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…
6 Barges Break Away on Intracoastal Waterway Near Houma After Striking Concrete Barrier
Six barges broke broke free from an uninspected towing vessel Tuesday night after a collision with a concrete barrier on the Intracoastal Waterway near Houma….
Worker Killed in Equipment-related Accident on Gulf of Mexico Oil Rig
A worker was killed in an equipment-related accident Sunday on a drillship in the Gulf of Mexico, about 172 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana….
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…
Offshore Workers Injured in Shell Offshore Platform Fire
The United States Coast Guard said this morning that two offshore workers were injured and more than three dozen evacuated after a fire on the…
Offshore Workers and Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
There are thousands of offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico at any one time. The offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of…
How Much Will I Get in Maintenance Benefits under the Jones Act?
If you are a sailor or other maritime worker who has been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your…
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…
Maritime Whistleblowers: Protections in Brown Water & Blue Water
The Problem Facing Maritime Whistleblowers Maritime Whistleblowers face a difficult decision: report an illegal activity to the government or risk criminal prosecution for participating in…
Lake Pontchartrain Platform Explosion – What Is A Commingling Facility?
On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at approximately 7:18 p.m., an oil and gas platform explosion occurred in Lake Pontchartrain. The platform explosion and subsequent fire…
Jones Act Waiver Explained
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many have called upon President Trump to issue a Jones Act waiver. President Trump already approved a…
Protecting Push Boat Workers and America’s Inland Waterways
You may not realize it, but our economic prosperity as a country comes from our ability to move cargo on the water. Push boat workers…
Car Crashes Increase after Speed Limit Hike
Last summer, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed legislation to increase the speed limit for interstate travel to 70 mph. The speed limit is not the only thing…
Fall Protection: When Working at Height Always Wear a Harness
Fall protection is the most effective way to eliminate injuries while working at height. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related…
Keurig Recalls 7 Million Coffee Brewers Due to Defect
Keurig is now recalling more than 7 million machines due to reports of burn injuries. Keurig manufactures single-serve coffee brewing machines that are very popular in…
Wage Theft: Is Your Employer Stealing From You?
Where Wage Theft Occurs Wage theft occurs when an employer does not fully compensate employees for the time they have worked. Every day, minimum wage…
Port of New Orleans Welcomes State of the Art Shipping Vessel
The Port of New Orleans recently announced that a new type of state-of-the-art shipping vessel called “Bahri ships” will be calling on the port every…
Cruise Line Using Ships to Assist in Irma Evacuation
The cruise line Royal Caribbean is employing its cruise ship, Enchantment of the Seas, a thousand-foot ship that can handle almost 2,500 passengers, to evacuate…
Coast Guard Rescues Tugboat Crews Amid Hurricane Harvey
The Coast Guard rescued at least thirty-two people from vessels in Texas waters on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26, as Hurricane Harvey made…
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…