New Orleans, LA — As we mark National Maritime Month, the significance of the maritime industry, both locally in New Orleans and for the nation,…
Lambert Zainey is proud to announce that founding partner Hugh “Skip” Lambert and partners J. Christopher Zainey, Jr. and Jeremy Soso were named Louisiana Super…
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…
The maritime industry stands as a cornerstone of global commerce, a sector teeming with hardworking individuals who brave the vast and unpredictable nature of the…
When it comes to personal injury settlements, there are many factors to consider. In Louisiana, the division of marital property is guided by specific laws….
The maritime industry is one of the most critical sectors in the world, responsible for transporting goods and people from one place to another. However,…
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…
Child support is a legal obligation that requires a parent to provide financial support for a child or children after a divorce or legal separation….
With springtime comes an array of wet weather conditions for maritime workers. Along the Gulf Coast, heavy rains and choppy waters are a common occurrence….
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Louisiana, it is critical that you understand how to evaluate whether a settlement offer is good…
When most of us go to the doctor for any illness or injury, our first instinct is to reach for our insurance card to help…
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…
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…
A distraction is anything that takes our attention away from the task at hand. For those who work under hazardous conditions, such as maritime and…
The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday recovered the bodies of four people killed last week when an offshore helicopter crashed into the Gulf of Mexico…
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real danger for many maritime workers. It’s a silent, invisible menace that can injure or kill a maritime worker with…
Medical tests play a crucial role in any claim for maritime injuries. When a maritime or offshore worker becomes injured and unable to work because…
When a maritime worker dies as a result of an accident on the high seas, their family may be able to file a claim under…
When you suffer catastrophic injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the…
If you’re a seaman working aboard a vessel on navigable waters, you’ve probably heard of the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a federal law…