Common Medical Tests for Maritime Injuries: Proving the True Extent of Your Harm
When the Company Doctor Says You’re “Fine” But You’re Not You know something is seriously wrong. Your back still sends shooting pain down your leg….
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Cell Phone Distraction and Maritime Accidents: Proving Crew Negligence
If a Distracted Crew Member Caused Your Injury If you were hurt because a captain was texting, a crane operator was on social media, or…
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Jones Act vs. LHWCA: A Clear Guide for Maritime Workers
If you’re a maritime worker who has been injured on the job, one of the most confusing — and most important — questions is: which…
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Industrial Accidents | Jones Act | Longshore Workers / LHWCA | Maritime and Offshore Accidents | Maritime Safety
OSHA Fatal Four: How These Top 4 Hazards Prove Maritime Negligence
If You’ve Been Hurt, This Is Why — And It Wasn’t Your Fault If you’ve been seriously injured in a fall from a scaffold, crushed…
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Jones Act Retaliation: Can I Be Fired or Blacklisted for Filing a Maritime Lawsuit?
The Worker’s Greatest Fear The single greatest fear for any injured maritime worker is simple: Will I be fired if I file a Jones Act…
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Gangway Injuries: A Seaman’s and Dockworker’s Right to a Secure Cross
The Most Dangerous Step on the Water The gangway is the bridge between land and sea, between the dock and the vessel. It is a…
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Maritime Slip and Fall Accidents: When a Wet Deck Is Not “Just Part of the Job”
The Most Common Maritime Injury A slip, trip or fall is one of the most common types of accidents on a vessel, oil rig or…
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Marijuana Use and Maritime Workers: Why Federal Law Still Trumps State Law on the Water
The State vs. Federal Confusion Since this article was first published in 2018, the landscape for marijuana has changed dramatically. Recreational and medical marijuana use…
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Water Blasting Injuries: The Hidden Dangers of High-Pressure Equipment
In shipyards, on offshore platforms, and at industrial sites, high-pressure water blasting (or “hydroblasting”) is a common and effective way to strip paint, rust, and…
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The Most Dangerous Jobs in the Maritime Industry
The idea of working on the water can seem adventurous, but for the hardworking men and women of the maritime industry, it’s often a tough…
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Lambert Zainey Attorneys Named to 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers List, with Chris Zainey Jr. Earning Top 50 Honors
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso is proud to announce that three of our attorneys — Hugh “Skip” Lambert, Jacki Smith, and J. Christopher “Chris” Zainey,…
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How Long Do Jones Act Lawsuits Take?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters. It defines…
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Repetitive Use Injuries Are a Common Problem for Maritime Workers
Many jobs within the maritime industries require workers to perform repetitive motions. With repetitive motion work comes the risk of repetitive motion-related injuries. While non-life-threatening,…
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Seacor Power Capsizing: Lambert Zainey Secures Resolution for All Families Affected by Tragedy
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso was appointed to serve as co-lead counsel by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo in the Limitation of Liability litigation…
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What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Jones Act Lawsuits?
The Jones Act protects the rights of eligible seamen who have suffered a work-related illness or injury. Among other things, it allows an injured seaman…
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Staying Safe at Sea During Hurricane Season
If you live and work along the Gulf Coast or its surrounding waters, we don’t have to tell you how terrifying and dangerous a tropical…
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The Hazards of Maritime Hot Work
All maritime work is potentially hazardous, but some jobs are more dangerous than others. This includes maritime hot work, which can result in serious injury…
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The Role of VDRs in Investigating Maritime Accident Claims
When a vessel experiences an accident like a fire, collision or grounding, it’s important to be able to reconstruct the events that happened right before…
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Who’s Responsible for Maritime Injuries Caused by Defective Products or Equipment?
Each year, thousands of maritime workers are either injured or killed when the heavy equipment and machinery used aboard vessels, offshore oil rigs, or on…
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Will New OSHA Regulations Reduce Maritime Workers’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica?
Sandblasting, also known as abrasive blasting, is a commonly used technique to remove paint, and clean and prepare ship hulls, bulkheads, decks and tanks for…
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