Injuries to crew members and maritime merchants were so common at the beginning of the 20th century that Congress established the Jones Act, officially titled the Marine Merchant Act of 1920. Although originally sought to protect Marine merchants, the Jones Act now generally covers a broad spectrum of people who are employed or assist in […]

Have you been injured in an oil field? As one of the most dangerous industry in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, oil and gas exploration and production workers encounter dangers on the job every hour of every day. According to the Bureau’s data, oilfield fatality rates are six times higher […]