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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Understanding the Differences Between the Jones Act and LHWCA
The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) are two federal laws that protect maritime workers who are injured on the…
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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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Avoiding Mooring Line Snap Back Accidents
If you work in the maritime industry long enough, you are sure to have heard the many horror stories about workers being killed or seriously…
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How to Prove Loss of Income if Self-Employed in Louisiana Personal Injury Claims: Essential Evidence and Tips
In a personal injury claim, damages are the economic and personal losses caused by a defendant’s negligent actions. One of the most common types of…
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Offshore Oil Production Is Helping U.S. Become World’s Number One Oil Producer
Offshore oil production appears to be entering a boom cycle, which is great news for offshore workers’ job security. Everyone who works in offshore oil…
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A New Study Reveals a Connection Between Air Pollution, Poverty, and Cancer in Louisiana
The petrochemical industry is flourishing in Louisiana. New facilities and plants are constructed each year. There are so many that the stretch of the Mississippi…
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Can You Be Blacklisted for Filing an Offshore Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in an on-the-job accident caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel or the negligence of…
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