BP Medical Claimants Now Receiving Payments
USA Today is reporting that BP has started paying medical claimants. According to an article on USAtoday.com, BP has paid 100 of approximately 10,000 medical…
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UPDATE – Cargo Ship, El Faro, Believed to Have Sunk; Search Focused on Survivors
The U.S. Coast Guard has found a body and an empty, heavily damaged lifeboat in their search for the El Faro, which is now assumed…
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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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How Do Bridge Allisions Occur?
Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be…
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Dangers Commonly Faced by Shipbuilders
Shipbuilding is a dynamic industry that is essential to the strength and growth of the United States, and it plays a key role in our…
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Nearly Half of Offshore Worker Fatalities Not Counted By Federal Safety Agency
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…
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What Should You Expect at a Deposition?
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…
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Blast Injuries Caused by Refinery and Oil Rig Explosions
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…
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How Can An Attorney Help Reduce Your Medical Bills After An Accident?
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…
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When Worker Fatigue Leads to Maritime Accidents
Maritime accidents injure and kill workers every year and cause millions of dollars in damages to vessels, dock facilities and offshore platforms. Research into the…
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Legal Protection for Cruise Ship Workers Who Report Environmental Law Violations
A Federal Judge has threatened to ban Princess Carnival cruise ships from U.S. ports starting in June. Last week, U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz…
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Recent Maritime News – July 18, 2019
Check out a few of the latest headlines in the maritime world! Federal, state officials investigating boating accident Federal and state officials are working together…
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A Look Back At Some Of The Notable Maritime Industry News Stories Of 2019
As we continue into 2020, we’d thought we take some time to look back at some of the notable maritime industry news stories of 2019:…
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Calculating Future Medical Costs In A Catastrophic Injury Case
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…
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Common Medical Tests for Maritime and Offshore Injuries
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…
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Three Helicopter Accidents in 2022 for Louisiana-Based Company
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…
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Offshore Safety Hazards and Training
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 128 fatalities in activities related to offshore oil and gas operations occurred in the United…
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Preventing a Maritime Worker Drowning Accident
Drowning is a potentially fatal respiratory impairment resulting from being submerged or immersed in water or another liquid. Because it deprives the brain of oxygen,…
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Maritime Worker Fatigue is a “Silent Long Term Killer” New Report Says
For years, medical professionals have recognized the role chronic fatigue plays in on-the-job accidents. However, very little of this knowledge has been applied to preventing…
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A Review of the Top Maritime News Stories of 2021
To say 2021 has been an eventful year for the maritime industry would be an understatement. A lot has happened this past year; COVID-19, hurricanes,…
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