Navigating the Risks: How Increased Trucking Traffic at the Port of Savannah Impacts Road Safety

As a personal injury law firm based in Savannah, Georgia, Bowen Painter Injury Lawyers is deeply committed to advocating for those injured in trucking accidents. The rise in trucking traffic at the Port of Savannah has brought economic prosperity to our region but has also resulted in a concerning increase in truck-related wrecks on our…

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The Most Common Types of Maritime Accidents and Injuries

While working in the maritime industry can be an exciting and lucrative career path, it’s also riddled with hazards that can lead to numerous accidents and injuries. For workers aboard ships, offshore platforms, and those who are involved in transport, it’s essential to be aware of the risks. Falling Overboard One of the most dangerous…

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Offshore Injury Statistics

The oil and gas industry is huge in the United States and offshore drilling is a big part of it. In fact, there are over 10 million workers employed by the U.S. oil and gas industry, 300,000 of which work in Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction alone. However, the offshore gas extraction industry is among…

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5 Steps to Take after a Maritime Injury

Maritime jobs, in general, can often be extremely dangerous and lead to serious injuries in some circumstances. To make matters even more confusing, the maritime laws can be complex and very nuanced, especially if you aren’t well-versed in that area of the law (which most of us probably aren’t). If you find yourself suffering from…

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