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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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Maritime Workers
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real danger for many maritime workers. It’s a silent, invisible menace that can injure or kill a maritime worker with…
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Preventing Maritime Back Injuries
Back injuries are one of the most common on-the-job injuries in any occupation, and the maritime industry is no different. Maritime work tends to be…
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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…
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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…
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Skip Lambert Discusses Seacor Power Lift Boat Accident on New Orleans Radio
Following the tragic capsizing of the lift boat Seacor Power, Lambert Zainey’s Hugh ‘Skip’ Lambert joined local radio programs to discuss the disaster and what…
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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,…
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