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Posted in Helicopter Accidents on October 27, 2016

In some sense, everything in life is dangerous. It’s possible to be hurt or killed when driving a car, playing a sport, walking down some stairs, and even walking through a grocery store. Certain things carry a bit of extra danger with them, though, and flying through the air certainly is one of them. As… read more

Posted in Oil Industry on October 11, 2016

Oil drilling and refining is one of the largest industries in the entire world, and it literally funds entire countries/regions. In the US alone, oil is a massive industry, and due to recent expansions in drilling, we are now officially an oil exporting country. Naturally, whether you are working in a land-based oil field or… read more

Posted in Helicopter Accidents on October 5, 2016

It doesn’t really matter what vehicle you find yourself in; regular maintenance is absolutely crucial to avoid problems. For passenger vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles, failing to perform regular maintenance can have the effect of engine/tire/component failure, leaving individuals stranded on the side of the road waiting for help. For some other vehicles, though,… read more

Posted in Oil Industry on September 26, 2016

Oil is a massive worldwide business, and the United States has made massive strides in domestic oil production in recent decades. It wasn’t very long ago that most of our oil was imported, usually from the Middle East, but as of 2011, the United States is a net oil exporter. In fact, as of 2015,… read more

Posted in Oil Refinery Law on September 19, 2016

Oil makes the world go round. It is a required part of our modern culture, and without it, civilization would crumble with frightening speed. It’s used to power personal vehicles and shipping trucks, heating and electricity generation, as well as being used in the manufacture of chemicals/plastics/synthetic materials, and dozens of other extremely common uses…. read more

Posted in Helicopter Accidents, Wrongful Death on September 14, 2016

Helicopters have been through some of the worst and most numerous aviation accidents in history. Luckily, helicopter manufacturers and operators today work extremely hard to ensure the safety of helicopter flights and the implementation of safety into the design continues to lessen the amount of tragic helicopter accidents. The history of helicopter accidents Helicopters first… read more

Posted in Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on September 5, 2016

Tire blowouts are scary and difficult to control, especially for 18-wheelers. Knowing what to do and what not to do in the event of a tire blowout can help prevent total loss of control and can lessen your chances of hurting anyone else on the road. Safety tips for semi truck tire blowouts There are… read more

Posted in Fracking, Oil Refinery Law on August 25, 2016

Drilling for oil involves breaking through layers of the earth’s surface to reach deposits of hydrocarbons. Drilling takes place onshore below the subsoil of the earth and offshore below the earth’s seabed. Onshore drilling Onshore drilling is done on land and not over water. The rigs are moved in by ground transportation and many times… read more

Posted in Oil Refinery Law, Work Site Injury, Wrongful Death on August 18, 2016

Working on an oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs, and workers are exposed to a number of hazards every day. Oil rig workers face hazards from basic structural and environmental hazards to those associated with the chemicals they use to do their jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that working on… read more

Posted in Helicopter Accidents on August 11, 2016

Just like anything flying in the sky, weather has a major impact on how a helicopter handles its flight. Bad weather conditions can jeopardize the safety of a helicopter, so it’s important for pilots to be aware of the conditions. A safe flight requires good weather conditions, but weather can change quickly, so it is… read more