BP Update: US Court Rejects Appeal over Gulf Spill Settlement
On Monday, a Federal Appeals Court ruled that BP must adhere to its Settlement agreement and pay business economic claimants for damage without their having…
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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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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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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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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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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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Commercial Diving Accidents: Why Do They Happen and What Are Your Rights?
All maritime workers face on-the-job hazards, but some maritime jobs — such as being a commercial diver — are riskier than others. Why do commercial…
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Oil and Gas Platform Explosions in the Gulf of Mexico
On November 20, 2014, an oil and gas platform, owned by Fieldwood Energy, exploded 12 miles off the coast of Louisiana, killing one and injuring…
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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…
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Chemical Exposure Injuries for Maritime Workers
America’s maritime industry provides steady, well-paying employment to thousands of people, but the work is not without risks. It doesn’t matter if they work in…
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Emotional Distress and the Zone of Danger in Maritime Injury Litigation
After a maritime accident, PTSD and other emotional trauma can be just as serious of a health problem as a physical injury. Even a near…
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Maritime Workers and Hypothermia
At the Lambert Firm we’ve been representing injured maritime workers in Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast region in a wide variety of maritime injury…
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Welding Fumes Injuries Can Occur Without Proper Ventilation
Welding fumes are a danger to any welder, especially when working in confined spaces that are often found on ships and offshore rigs. Confined spaces…
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