Hercules Vessel Capsizes in Gulf of Mexico; 5 Crewmembers Treated for Minor Injuries

October 3, 2011

Houston-based Hercules Offshore, Inc. issued a press release today announcing that one of its liftboats, known as the Starfish, capsized late on September 30, 2011 after being struck by multiple waterspouts. The incident occurred some 30 miles from Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Fortunately, all five crewmen aboard the vessel at the time of the accident managed [...]

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New Orleans, Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyers

September 29, 2011

New Orleans, Louisiana is a uniquely American city steeped in a rich, colorful history.  Home to the infamous Mardi Gras, jazz music and the New Orleans Saints, it is no surprise that this bustling town is a major hub of the maritime industry.  The Port of New Orleans is one of the largest and most [...]

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2 Vessels Capsize near Galveston; Search Continues for Unknown Number of People

September 27, 2011

The Coast Guard is currently searching for an unknown number of people after receiving reports of two capsized vessels spotted near the Galveston Railroad Bridge. Search and Rescue teams, including a helicopter, have been deployed. If you or a loved one has been injured offshore due to the negligence of others, contact an experienced maritime accident [...]

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Offshore Employers and the Use of Surveillance

September 23, 2011

Following an offshore on-the-job injury, your employer will most likely be watching you. In an effort to avoid paying for an injury, offshore employers often hire private investigators to film injured employees whenever they are out in public. Investigators are instructed to gather footage of the employee doing things that make him or her look [...]

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Poor Management to Blame for BP/Transocean Oil Spill Say U.S. Investigators

September 14, 2011

On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, United States federal officials released the results of an in-depth investigation into the cause of the Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill. Investigators ultimately blamed the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history on BP and Transocean’s poor management and failure to respond to critical indicators leading up to the [...]

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Oil Rig Workers Rescued in Gulf of Mexico, Search Continues for Missing Man

September 12, 2011

Seven out of the ten oil rig workers adrift in the Gulf of Mexico for the past three days have been rescued according to a spokesman for Mexican state oil company Pemex. Unfortunately, two workers were killed while another remains missing. The men, all employed by Houston-based Geokinetics, Inc., were found floating in an enclosed [...]

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Mobile, Alabama Jones Act Lawyers

September 6, 2011

The Alabama Coast is a busy commercial area, hosting everything from large-scale fishing operations to petroleum production. One of the hubs of the maritime industry is Mobile, Alabama.  Home to the state’s only seaport, Mobile is vital because it is able to provide convenient access to the U.S. market and beyond. The Port of Mobile [...]

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New Oil Sheen Spotted in Gulf of Mexico

August 27, 2011

Reports of a new oil sheen in the Gulf of Mexico have begun to circulate leading BP to make a statement denying any link with its operations. Daren Beaudo, a spokesman for BP, claimed that his company has made an effort to locate the source of the sheen by sending an unmanned submersible into the [...]

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Lake Charles, Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyers

August 26, 2011

Lake Charles, Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake and the Calcasieu River, is a major center for the refining of petrochemicals as well as for gaming and tourism. With a population of roughly 72,000, Lake Charles is the largest city in the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area. The petroleum industry employs a sizeable percentage [...]

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Maritime Crane Accident Kills Worker Off the Coast of Galveston

August 19, 2011

On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, an offshore worker was killed when a crane collapsed onboard an oil and gas production platform owned by Energy Resource Technology, a subsidiary of Houston-based Helix Energy Solutions Group. The accident occurred approximately 75 miles southeast of Galveston. The platform was not actively drilling at the time of the worker’s [...]

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