U.S. offshore wind is a newer industry, with the first commercial-scale projects coming online over the last several years and many more in active construction along the East Coast. The legal framework that protects workers in this industry was largely written for older offshore work, oil and gas, longshore, fishing, and the wind industry does…
If you have worked as a civilian contractor for the U.S. government overseas, on a military base, supporting a federal contract, or in an embassy or development project abroad, and you have been hurt, become ill, or developed PTSD, you may be entitled to substantial benefits under the Defense Base Act. The protections are broader…
If you were hurt on a rig or platform, the law that protects you depends on your job and where you worked. Here is how to find out where you stand. In short: Which law covers an offshore oil and gas injury depends on your job. Workers with a substantial connection to a vessel (a…
If you were injured working at sea, the Jones Act may give you far stronger rights than ordinary workers’ compensation. Here is exactly where you stand. In short: The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104) is a federal law that lets an injured seaman sue their employer for negligence and demand a jury trial. It…
