Brian Editor | July 27, 2019 | Maritime Law
It wasn’t that long ago that the Houston Ship Channel closed due a tanker collision. On May 10, 2019, the 755-foot tanker Genesis River collided with a tug boat pushing two barges. This collision caused the release of reformate and other petrochemicals into the Bay’s… read more
Brian White | April 13, 2018 | Maritime Law
The Jones Act is a federal statute that provides a unique avenue of recourse for injured sea workers. Since these workers are not eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits through Texas’ state-regulated system, sea workers can collect benefits to address their occupational injuries by filing… read more
Brian White | April 10, 2018 | Maritime Law
If you suffered harm in the workplace, you may be eligible to file a claim to pay for your medical bills, compensate for your lost wages, and more. Your avenue for recourse will depend on the nature of your workplace, its level of coverage, and… read more
Brian White | June 1, 2017 | Maritime Law \ Personal Injury
If you suffer an illness or injury while on a Royal Caribbean cruise, it may be possible to file a claim against the company. This might be the case if your incident stemmed from negligence on the part of the cruise line or one of… read more
Brian White | April 20, 2016 | Maritime Law
April 19, 2016, Harris County, TX — The body of a drowned man was recovered by the Harris County Sherrif’s Office Marine Unit in cooperation with the US Coast Guard after a tugboat capsized on the San Jacinto River Tuesday morning. Security video that clearly… read more
Attorney Brian White | January 24, 2012 | Maritime Law
On September 7, 2011, as Tropical Storm Nate was quickly turning into Hurricane Nate, the captain of the Trinity II, located in the Bay of Campeche, requested for ships in the area to help evacuate his crew of 1o, with no answer or commitment to… read more
Attorney Brian White | October 12, 2011 | Maritime Law
There has been a new environmental disaster in New Zealand, where a ship was the cause of a leakage of an impressive amount of oil into the ocean. This happened when the ship crashed with a reef on the coast of the country, dropping about… read more