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…
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Jones Act Lawsuits?
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…
How Long Does It Take To Resolve An Offshore Injury Case?
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,…
How Long Does An Insurance Company Have To Settle A Claim in Louisiana?
If you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident in Louisiana that was caused by negligence, state law gives you the right to seek…
How Social Media Can Sink Your Maritime Injury Case
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…
Truck Driver Fatigue is a Factor of Truck Accidents
About 130,000 people are injured in truck accidents every year in the United States. While there are several contributors to truck accidents, truck driver fatigue is…
What Is the Louisiana Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims?
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek…
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…
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…
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…
Common Causes of Maritime Crane Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Crane accidents are unfortunately all too common in the maritime industry. Cranes are large and heavy machines, and they are often used to move heavy…
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…
Consequences of a Brain Injury Caused by a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are among the worst on Louisiana roads. Because of their larger size and mass, a truck can slam into an automobile with devastating…
Why Are Hazardous Materials Truck Accidents Different From Other Truck Accidents?
Because of the vast difference in size and mass, collisions between big trucks and automobiles often have devastating consequences for the occupants of the automobile….
A New Study Reveals a Connection Between Air Pollution, Poverty, and Cancer in Louisiana
The petrochemical industry is flourishing in Louisiana. New facilities and plants are constructed each year. There are so many that the stretch of the Mississippi…
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…
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…
The Lambert Firm, Proudly Announces its New Firm Name – Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso
The Lambert Firm is proud to announce its new firm name — Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso – acknowledging the ongoing contributions of firm partners…
When Are Trucking Companies Liable for Damages from a New Orleans Truck Accident?
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a big rig in New Orleans, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages caused…
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso Attorneys Named to 2022 Louisiana Rising Stars List
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso would like to congratulate partners Jacki Smith, Jeremy Soso and J. Christopher Zainey on being selected to the 2022 Louisiana…