Staying Safe on Ships and Offshore Rigs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The past few weeks have brought unprecedented changes to our daily lives. As our nation continues to watch and wait for what will come next…
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Calculating Future Medical Costs In A Catastrophic Injury Case
When you suffer catastrophic injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the…
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Preventing a Maritime Worker Drowning Accident
Drowning is a potentially fatal respiratory impairment resulting from being submerged or immersed in water or another liquid. Because it deprives the brain of oxygen,…
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Commercial Diving Accidents: Why Do They Happen and What Are Your Rights?
All maritime workers face on-the-job hazards, but some maritime jobs — such as being a commercial diver — are riskier than others. Why do commercial…
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What Is a Good Settlement Offer for a Truck Accident in Louisiana?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Louisiana, it is critical that you understand how to evaluate whether a settlement offer is good…
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Motorcycle Safety Courses Are Offered in Louisiana
Motorcycles can be fun, but dangerous if the proper safety precautions are not taken. Louisiana offers several safety courses for beginners and experts in motorcycle…
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Is My Spouse Entitled to My Personal Injury Settlement in Louisiana?
When it comes to personal injury settlements, there are many factors to consider. In Louisiana, the division of marital property is guided by specific laws….
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OSHA’s Oil and Gas Extraction Safety Standards
If you’re working for oil and gas companies, it’s important to understand your rights and the responsibilities of your employer to keep you safe. The…
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Crane Accidents: Two-Block and Most Others are Preventable
Crane accidents are common in the maritime, industrial and commercial fields. Cranes are necessary and useful equipment but can be dangerous if operated negligently. OSHA…
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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…
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Chemical Exposure Injuries for Maritime Workers — What You Were Exposed to and What You Can Do About It
Key takeaways Maritime workers handle some of the most dangerous chemicals in any industry. Deck cleaners, drilling fluids, cargo fumes, diesel exhaust, asbestos insulation, solvents,…
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Welding Fumes Injuries Can Occur Without Proper Ventilation
Welding fumes are a danger to any welder, especially when working in confined spaces that are often found on ships and offshore rigs. Confined spaces…
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Head Injuries in the Maritime Workplace
Head injuries are common in the maritime industry due to the nature of the work. When working on a vessel, on a dry dock or…
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Beat the Heat: Maritime Workers and the Dangers of Heat-related Illnesses
Maritime workers must often work in hot and humid conditions, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. As summer…
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Sandblasting Injuries Can Be Prevented With Proper Precautions
Marine, industrial and commercial workers are mostly familiar with the practice of sandblasting and sandblasting injuries. Abrasive blasting is still commonly referred to as sandblasting…
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Deckhands: Keep Safe & Dry This Spring With the Right Wet Weather Gear
With springtime comes an array of wet weather conditions for maritime workers. Along the Gulf Coast, heavy rains and choppy waters are a common occurrence….
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Supreme Court Refuses to Stop BP Oil Spill Payments – for Now
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declined BP’s request to suspend claim payments during BP’s Supreme Court appeal regarding the current settlement. For now,…
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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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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…
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Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to…
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