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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
Each year, thousands of people are injured in accidents in Louisiana. Bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and burns are just a few…
If you’ve filed a lawsuit after an accident, you may be required to provide a deposition to the opposing party. It’s important to know what…
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…
Working offshore on an oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Because of the type of work and the environment,…
If you’ve suffered an injury in a maritime accident, what you say or do after the accident could have a big impact on the total…
On April 20, 2010, there was an explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon, an oil drilling rig operating in the Gulf of Mexico. 11 workers were…
Fire, intense heat, falling debris, structural failures, and the release of toxic materials are not the only deadly dangers of a refinery or oil rig…