Posts in Offshore/Maritime

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOSHA) was passed by Congress in 1920 to protect the rights of maritime workers and their families. In the event of a maritime worker’s wrongful death due to the negligent acts of their employer, their surviving family members may recover compensation for their loss. Below, our Houston personal…

Workers’ compensation laws protect the rights of those injured on the job. What some may not realize, however, is that many state workers’ compensation laws only apply to those working on land, not on water. This is where the federal Jones Act comes into play. Review our infographic below to understand all your rights as…

Three Texas men were injured when a series of fiery explosions rocked the hydrocarbon processing and storage plant located next to their workplace. In a lawsuit filed by Rob Ammons on behalf of the men, it is alleged that operators and contractors at the hydrocarbon facility were negligent in the performance of maintenance operations and…

The recent record verdict by a Harris county jury of 82.5 million dollars for the family of a man killed in an explosion at a natural gas processing plant is the result of specific trial strategy, says one Houston attorney. Board certified personal injury attorney Rob Ammons helped the jury to see company that constructed, engineered and installed…

Houston, TX May 20, 2011: In a sharply worded letter, the federal government is asking the city of Houston to reconsider its lack of action on a recommendation that is “greatly needed to protect the lives of the residents and workers of the city of Houston.” Robert Arnold reports. Pressure vessels are metal containers that hold…

Chambers County Explosion at Enterprise Products Plant- Fire RagesMont Belvieu, TX.: Several explosions at a Mont Belvieu plant resulted in fires that continued to burn late Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing workers running from the Enterprise Products plant about 12:25 p.m. Other workers were reportedly instructed to stay inside. A company spokesperson confirmed at least…