The brave men and women who work offshore help to keep this great nation up and running. This occupation does not come without risk and reward. Thankfully, offshore workers who experience work-related injuries are covered by either The Jones Act or The Longshore and...
Crush injuries are among the most dangerous. These injuries can happen suddenly if a person is trapped while working on a vessel or pinned between two heavy objects anywhere. They can happen because of explosions if debris lands on someone and cuts off the circulation...
The Louisiana maritime industry is still collectively reeling from the recent tragic capsize and sinking of a lift boat vessel carrying 19 crewmembers. Six of the crew were rescued by the Coast Guard and responding fishermen, six bodies have been recovered and seven...
Those who work on ships or on the docks have to consider the possibility of falling into cold water. The cold itself can be deadly. If you’re not rescued quickly, how fast will you become hypothermic? Hypothermia is not the first concern Though most people believe it...
When a worker gets hurt on the job, they typically have the right to compensation. Most employees across the United States can simply file for workers' compensation benefits through their employer after a work accident or a diagnosis with a work-acquired illness....
Boating is a favorite pastime of many Louisiana residents and visitors to the state. Unfortunately, it has also proved to be a dangerous one. So far in 2020, seven people have lost their lives in boating accidents. Recently, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries...
Louisiana has hundreds of miles of coastline. As such, numerous residents and visitors to the state spend a great deal of time working or playing offshore. Unfortunately, every year, several people suffer injuries while doing so. When maritime injuries occur, who can...
A Carnival cruise ship that is based here in Louisiana was recently involved in a collision with one of its sister ships. This accident occurred as the vessel was docking at a scheduled stop in Mexico. Several people were hurt as a result of this incident. According...
If you suffer an injury while on the job, you may think that any personal injury or workers' compensation attorney can help you seek compensation for your losses. This simply is not true, especially if you work in the maritime industry. Maritime law is not an area...
Quite a few Louisiana residents are maritime workers. Their working conditions are often less than ideal and, in some cases, downright dangerous. Those who employ these workers are supposed to do certain things to keep their employees safe. Unfortunately, that does...
