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Does the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Cover Occupational Diseases?
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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 with income until they can work again. Injured dock and port workers aren’t ... read more

Are You Under Surveillance After a Maritime Injury?

 If you’re an injured maritime worker who’s recently filed a personal injury claim with your employer, you may be getting the feeling you’re being watched. You’re not being paranoid. It’s not uncommon for an ... read more

Repetitive Use Injuries Are a Common Problem for Maritime Workers

 Many jobs within the maritime industries require workers to perform repetitive motions. With repetitive motion work comes the risk of repetitive motion-related injuries. While non-life-threatening, these types of injuries can be painful, ... read more

Attorney J. Christopher Zainey, Jr. Named One of the “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Louisiana”
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Lambert Zainey would like to congratulate our partner Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr., for his inclusion in the 2021 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 organization as one of the “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Louisiana!” About ... read more

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 fatigue-related accidents aboard vessels, offshore oil rigs, or in ... read more

How to Handle Man Overboard Accidents

 Maritime workers face many on-the-job hazards; one of the most dreaded and dangerous is the possibility of falling overboard. Man overboard (MOB) accidents occur more frequently than you might think, and are a leading cause of marine injuries ... read more

Well Safety and Ignition Sources for Oil and Gas Work

 Workers in the oil and gas industry face many daily dangers as they go about their jobs. Fires and explosions are among the most serious types of accidents that can occur. Because of the flammable nature of the materials oil and gas industry ... read more

Ship Owners Are Obligated to Provide Prompt and Adequate Medical Care to an Injured Seamen

 When a seaman becomes injured or ill while working in the service of a vessel at sea, it’s important that they receive the proper medical treatment they need as quickly as possible. Under maritime law, a vessel’s owners must provide ... read more

Common Causes of Fires Aboard Container Ships

 A fire aboard a vessel, whether at sea or in port, can be disastrous, severely damaging the ship and putting members of the crew at risk of severe injury and even death. One type of vessel that is particularly at risk of onboard fires is the ... read more

Third Party Claims for Dockworker Injuries

 Longshoremen, stevedores and other dockworkers load and unload the cargo transported by vessels. This work involves operating a number of heavy equipment, including cranes and forklifts. Like all maritime work, there is always the potential for ... read more

Skip Lambert Discusses Seacor Power Lift Boat Accident on New Orleans Radio

 Six people are confirmed dead and seven are missing and presumed dead after the Seacor Power lift boat capsized in a storm in the Gulf on April 13. Six people were rescued by the Coast Guard and The accident occurred about 8 miles from the ... read more

Maritime Workers and Amputation Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?

 We don’t have to tell you that maritime work is full of risks. When employers and employees ignore proper safety rules and practices, serious accidents can occur that result in catastrophic injuries. Amputation injuries are one type of ... read more

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