By George Vourvoulias In Maritime Accidents

Cruise Ship Crew Member’s Death Highlights Safety Risks Facing Maritime Workers

The death of a crew member aboard Princess Cruises' Regal Princess has renewed conversations about safety risks throughout the maritime…

I was injured because of a winch failure working offshore… Can I sue?

Maritime Injuries

Injured in a Winch Failure Offshore? Here Is What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

A winch handles lines under thousands of pounds of tension. When one fails, the energy…

George VourvouliasJuly 29, 2026

Maritime Injuries Maritime Law

Steps to Take After a Tugboat Accident in Louisiana

The Mississippi River moves over 500 million tons of cargo through Louisiana every year, and…

George VourvouliasJuly 22, 2026

Maritime Accidents

TBI from Falling Objects: The Cost of Missing Toe Boards on Maritime Vessels

A wrench. A shackle. A length of pipe. On a vessel with multiple levels of…

George VourvouliasJuly 8, 2026

Maritime Accidents

Man Overboard Accidents Offshore: What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

A man overboard incident can go from an ordinary workday to life-threatening in seconds. It…

George VourvouliasJune 24, 2026

Maritime Accidents

Pipe Deck Slips: When Improper Drainage Leads to Back Injuries

Standing water on a pipe deck isn't just an inconvenience. When drainage systems go uncleared…

George VourvouliasJune 17, 2026

Maritime Injuries

Does Your Injury Fall Under Texas Maritime Law?

Most workers hurt on the job reach for workers' compensation as the obvious first step.…

George VourvouliasJune 10, 2026

Maritime Accidents

The “Crush Zone”: Injuries Between the Ship and Lock Wall

If you've ever locked through on the Mississippi River or the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, you…

George VourvouliasJune 3, 2026

Offshore Accident

What to Do After a Texas Oil Rig Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide

Oil rig work is among the most physically demanding and dangerous jobs on the Gulf…

George VourvouliasMay 27, 2026

Maritime Accidents

Smoke Inhalation and “Hidden” Engine Room Injuries: What Boat Workers Need to Know

You walked away. The fire was put out, the smoke cleared, and you felt okay…

George VourvouliasMay 20, 2026

Maritime Accidents

Mississippi Maritime Accident Injuries: What Injured Workers Need to Know

Most offshore workers on the Gulf Coast know they are doing dangerous work. What they…

George VourvouliasMay 13, 2026

Cruise Ship Crew Member’s Death Highlights Safety Risks Facing Maritime Workers

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Injured in a Winch Failure Offshore? Here Is What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

Steps to Take After a Tugboat Accident in Louisiana

TBI from Falling Objects: The Cost of Missing Toe Boards on Maritime Vessels

Man Overboard Accidents Offshore: What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

Pipe Deck Slips: When Improper Drainage Leads to Back Injuries

Does Your Injury Fall Under Texas Maritime Law?

The “Crush Zone”: Injuries Between the Ship and Lock Wall

What to Do After a Texas Oil Rig Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoke Inhalation and “Hidden” Engine Room Injuries: What Boat Workers Need to Know

Mississippi Maritime Accident Injuries: What Injured Workers Need to Know

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