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…
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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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Punitive Damages in Maintenance and Cure Claims
For maritime workers, understanding your legal rights is not just a matter of professional knowledge; it’s a lifeline. Maintenance and cure benefits are designed to…
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Can I Use My Health Insurance To Pay For Medical Treatment For A Maritime Injury?
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…
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What Can A Seaman Do If Their Employer Ends Maintenance and Cure Too Soon?
When a seaman becomes unable to work due to an on the job injury or illness, maritime law allows them to collect maintenance and cure…
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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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How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last Under the Jones Act?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly referred to as the Jones Act, allows a seaman who has been injured on the job to…
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Do I Have to See a Company Doctor After a Maritime Injury?
Accidents happen, especially working on the water. Maritime law is very different than the laws of the land, and it can be confusing to know…
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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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Head Injuries in the Maritime Workplace
Head injuries are common in the maritime industry due to the nature of the work. When working on a vessel, on a dry dock or…
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Beat the Heat: Maritime Workers and the Dangers of Heat-related Illnesses
Maritime workers must often work in hot and humid conditions, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. As summer…
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Study Sounds the Alarm on Struggle of Maritime Workers with Depression
Maritime work has always been risky. Bodily injuries, hypothermia and drowning are just a few of the dangers maritime workers must deal with. However, physical…
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Sandblasting Injuries Can Be Prevented With Proper Precautions
Marine, industrial and commercial workers are mostly familiar with the practice of sandblasting and sandblasting injuries. Abrasive blasting is still commonly referred to as sandblasting…
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Deckhands: Keep Safe & Dry This Spring With the Right Wet Weather Gear
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….
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