Five Years After the Seacor Power Capsizing: What We Learned and What Still Needs to Change
Key takeaways Five years ago today, a lift boat called the Seacor Power left Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on a routine transit to an offshore work…
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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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Lambert Zainey Attorneys Named to 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers List, with Chris Zainey Jr. Earning Top 50 Honors
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso is proud to announce that three of our attorneys — Hugh “Skip” Lambert, Jacki Smith, and J. Christopher “Chris” Zainey,…
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Seacor Power Capsizing: Lambert Zainey Secures Resolution for All Families Affected by Tragedy
On April 13, 2021, the lift boat Seacor Power capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Thirteen of the 19 workers on board…
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Staying Safe at Sea During Hurricane Season
If you live and work along the Gulf Coast or its surrounding waters, we don’t have to tell you how terrifying and dangerous a tropical…
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Falling Crane Kills Tugboat Captain
Tugboat Captain Michael Collins was killed early Thursday morning following an accident on the Industrial Canal. According to a report from Nola.com, a crane fell…
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Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents in New Orleans
Motorcycle and bicycle accidents can cause debilitating injuries, permanent disability, or death. Of the motorcycle accidents that occur, approximately 1 out of every 5 victims…
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Celebrating National Maritime Month: Skip Lambert Highlights the Industry’s Vital Role for New Orleans and Beyond
New Orleans, LA — As we mark National Maritime Month, the significance of the maritime industry, both locally in New Orleans and for the nation,…
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US Court Upholds BP Settlement
Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the $9.2 billion partial settlement for claims related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Despite…
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BP Faces Fines for ‘Gross Negligence’ that led to the Disaster in the Gulf
On Thursday, United States District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier ruled that BP acted with “conscious disregard of known risks” in the events that led…
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Distracted Driving: The Dangers of Technological Distractions
Distracted driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving carefully. There are many…
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Construction Industry Hazards and Safety Recommendations
The construction industry is riddled with dangerous hazards that workers are exposed to each day on the job. Whether a construction worker is working on…
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Home Fires: Leading Causes and Prevention
Every 85 seconds, a fire department responds to a home fire somewhere in the United States. Residential fires destroy thousands of homes each year and…
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Chinese Drywall Update: Fifth Circuit Affirms $2.6 Million Judgment Against Chinese Manufacturer
In a decision released on January 28, 2014, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decisions of a Louisiana Federal District Court and…
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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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Motorcycle Safety: Avoiding Accidents in New Orleans
With technological advances increasing the amount of distractions for drivers on our streets and highways, motorcycle riders need to be proactive in protecting themselves from…
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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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Louisiana Trespass Laws Threatening Sportsman’s Paradise?
Is “Sportsman’s Paradise” becoming a “Rich Man’s Playground”? According to a recent piece on The Times Picayune website Nola.com, it is. Louisiana is known for…
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Lambert Zainey Supports the Special Olympics
Just last Tuesday, Lambert Zainey put down our pens, laced up our sneakers, and carried the Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope through the French Quarter…
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Does the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Cover Occupational Diseases?
When a dock worker in a land-based industry becomes injured due to an on-the-job accident, they can seek state workers compensation benefits to provide them…
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