Five Years After the Seacor Power Capsizing: What We Learned and What Still Needs to Change
Key takeaways Five years ago today, a lift boat called the Seacor Power left Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on a routine transit to an offshore work…
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How Long Do Jones Act Lawsuits Take?
Key takeaways If you were injured while working on a vessel, your bills are piling up. You are likely wondering how long it will take…
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Your Employer Cut Off Your Maintenance and Cure. Here’s What to Do.
Key takeaways If your employer has suddenly stopped paying your Maintenance and Cure benefits, but you believe your physical recovery is not complete, you are…
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When a Helicopter Crash Is Blamed on Pilot Error — Who Is Really Responsible?
After an offshore helicopter crash, one of the first things investigators look for is whether the pilot made a mistake. “Pilot error” is one of…
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How Much Are Maintenance and Cure Benefits Under the Jones Act?
Key takeaways One of the first practical questions an injured seaman asks after being hurt on the job is: “How much is my Maintenance check going…
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Summer Driving Safety Tips from New Orleans Auto Accident Lawyers
Summer is upon us! It’s the time of the year when we set up our barbecues, try on our swim suits, and plan road trips…
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Violations of Environmental Regulations Lead to Multiple Felonies
On April 6, 2016, U.S. District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle sentenced Energy Resource Technology GOM, LLC (“ERT”), a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production…
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Maritime Chemists Help Prevent Accidents in the Enclosed Spaces aboard Vessels
Maritime chemists are leading efforts to make onboard working conditions safer, especially in the enclosed spaces aboard vessels. Whether it’s on the seas, in port,…
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Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act
Whether a maritime worker is a member of a crew on a vessel, working on a platform or other offshore facility, or working as a longshoreman, he…
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Can You Sue Your Employer for Denying Maintenance and Cure?
Key takeaways You were injured on the job. Under general maritime law, your employer is required to pay Maintenance and Cure—your daily living expenses and medical…
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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last Under the Jones Act?
Key takeaways When you get hurt on the job at sea, one of the first things you need to know is how long your employer…
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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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Company Doctors, Health Insurance, and Your Right to Medical Care After a Maritime Injury
Key takeaways When a maritime worker is injured on the job, their first instinct is often shaped by years of handling everyday medical situations: They reach…
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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 on Ships and Docks: What Maritime Workers Need to Know About Their Rights
Key takeaways The Most Dangerous Step on the Water The gangway is the bridge between land and sea, between the dock and the vessel. It…
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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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