As far as the open waters go, it may seem to some that the waters are free reign, a kind of last frontier where anything goes. However, the open ocean and waters have been governed by one body of government or another for hundreds of years. With an ever-globalizing...
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Worker takes Louisiana companies to court over offshore injuries
A lot of maritime businesses are based in Louisiana and they employ a large number of people. However, offshore work is often hazardous and injuries are common. Several maritime laws, such as the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, have...
How Louisiana laws hold boating companies liable for accidents
Many Louisiana residents, with the Gulf of Mexico so close by, tend to gravitate toward the water. Water sports and recreational activities, such as boating and fishing, are popular among state residents and tourists who come to visit each year. Boating, or any other...
Boating accidents can lead to negligence lawsuits
With rivers, lakes and bayous found throughout Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico nearby, many state residents have spent time boating for recreation and sport as well as to make a living. Unfortunately, boating accidents happen every year and injure and kill people....
Cruise ship accident injures 22
Cruising during the summer is a popular way to vacation for many people in Lafayette, Louisiana, and for the rest of the country. However, when a tourist is injured on board a cruise ship, the vacation can suddenly become much less fun. Such an incident recently...
The Jones Act provides relief to injured seamen of Louisiana
The Jones Act was passed to provide maintenance and medical treatment for an injured seaman working on any vessel, if the injury occurred during the course of employment. The Jones Act adopts a very open-minded interpretation of an injured worker. Therefore, any...
Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, an overview
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act is enforced by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs for the benefit of maritime employees. All workers employed in maritime occupations, like shipbuilders, ship repairers and other harbor workers, as well as...
The Jones Act and its implications for Louisiana maritime workers
Louisiana is famous for its coastline and rivers. Many resident enthusiasts take to the state's waterways for recreational purposes and even more are maritime workers. With so many people in and on the water, it is important to have certain safety rules in place to...
Everything a boat owner in Louisiana should know
Louisiana residents who own and operate boats or other watercraft on the state waterways should know and adhere to the appropriate rules and regulations. Any resident or person operating a boat in Louisiana waters violating these rules may be penalized under the law....
Rules of operation that Louisiana boating enthusiasts must follow
Louisiana is well-known for its waterways as well as the many boating enthusiasts who navigate these waters for recreation along with family members and friends. Since Louisiana waterways can become fairly crowded, the state has implemented certain rules, which are...