Maritime Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents: A Guide for Workers
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…
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…
How Do I Change Careers After a Maritime Injury?
The Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other maritime laws provide disability benefits to maritime workers who have been injured on…
Are Maritime Injury Settlements Taxable?
If you’re a maritime worker who was injured in an on-the-job injury that resulted from the careless actions of a co-worker or employer, the Jones…
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,…
Third Party Claims for Dockworker Injuries
Longshoremen, stevedores and other dockworkers load and unload the cargo transported by vessels. This work involves operating a number of heavy equipment, including cranes and…
Top 5 Most Common Injuries for Longshoremen
Longshoremen and other dock workers work in ports and harbors all over the United States, unloading and loading cargo from ships, rail cars, and trucks….
COVID-19: What Rights Do Maritime Workers Have If They Get Sick at Work?
We don’t have to tell you that maritime work has always been risky. As you know, it’s gotten even more risky in the past couple…
How Long Do I Have to File a Maritime Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker injured while on the job, there are many advantages to seeking legal representation from an experienced offshore injury attorney…
Port of New Orleans Welcomes State of the Art Shipping Vessel
The Port of New Orleans recently announced that a new type of state-of-the-art shipping vessel called “Bahri ships” will be calling on the port every…
Hugh Lambert Presents at Maritime Law Conference
On August 18, 2017, Louisiana Association for Justice held its annual Maritime Law Conference, High Stakes on the High Seas, at Windsor Court Hotel in…
Decommissioning Projects to Increase Over Five Years
When a company signs a lease for offshore oil or gas exploration or production that initial agreement includes the process of decommissioning the well, that…
Tidewater Claims It’s Committed to Safety Amid Debt Restructuring Negotiations
With the continued slump in oil prices, many Louisiana energy and energy-service companies have been attempting to restructure their debts in an effort to avoid…
Workboat Capsized Near Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, The U.S. Coast Guard and several good Samaritans were searching for a person who went missing after a workboat capsized…
Water Blasting Injuries Are Severe Even If They Do Not Appear To Be
Water blasting injuries are becoming more common now that many companies are making the switch from sandblasting to water blasting. Water blasting, like sandblasting, involves…
What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)?
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides compensation and medical care to employees who are injured or who…