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,…
How Do I Change Careers After a Maritime Injury?
The Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other maritime laws provide disability benefits to maritime workers who have been injured on…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
Attorney J. Christopher Zainey, Jr. Named One of the “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Louisiana”
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dredging Vessel Accident Injuries: Protecting Workers During These Vital Maritime Operations
Dredging vessels, or dredgers, play a vital role in today’s maritime industry. Dredgers are used to remove sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes,…
Maritime Burn Injuries: Why They Happen and Your Legal Rights After a Work Accident
Burn injuries are among the most common — and serious — maritime accidents. These types of injuries can result in permanent disfigurement, disability and even…
Underwater Welders Face Many Dangers
Underwater welders play an important role in today’s offshore energy industry. They help construct, maintain, and repair underwater pipelines, the underwater sections of offshore drilling…
Inadequate Training for Maritime Workers Can Result in Serious Maritime Accidents
Working in the maritime industry often means working under less than great situations. For example, on a vessel, in a port, or on an offshore…
Safety Tips to Prevent Deck Lifting Equipment Injuries
Lifting machinery — gantry cranes, general cargo crane, provision crane, derrick, etc. — is used to transfer cargo and personnel in port facilities, aboard vessels,…