Officials Still Searching for El Faro Voyage Data Recorder
Last week, officials boarded the El Faro’s sister ship as part of their search for the El Faro wreckage. The search team is looking for the…
Ex-Crew Members Say El Faro was Plagued with Issues
Three former El Faro crew members have come forward to describe the many structural issues the ship had while they were working aboard the vessel…
Jeremy Soso Included on 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
There are several organizations that evaluate attorneys every year and award those who possess experience, proven skills, a history of success, peer recognition, and a…
Shipowner’s Limitation of Liability Act
Whether a maritime worker is a member of a crew on a vessel, working on a platform or other offshore facility, or working as a longshoreman, he…
UPDATE – Cargo Ship, El Faro, Believed to Have Sunk; Search Focused on Survivors
The U.S. Coast Guard has found a body and an empty, heavily damaged lifeboat in their search for the El Faro, which is now assumed…
Cargo Ship El Faro Missing in Atlantic Ocean Amid Hurricane
On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard was searching the Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas for a 735-foot cargo ship, El Faro. The El Faro was…
School Bus Accident: Eight Children Injured in Baton Rouge
Eight children were injured in a school bus crash that happened on Gayosa Street near North 27th Street at approximately 8:00 AM this morning in…
Average Vehicle Age in U.S. Hits Record High
A report from IHS Automotive states that the average vehicle age in the U.S. is now 11.5 years, a record high. IHS Automotive points to two causes…
Speeding Linked to at least 27% of Louisiana Traffic Deaths
At least 27 percent of Louisiana traffic deaths in 2013 were related to speeding, a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows….
$18.7 Billion BP Settlement Largest Environmental Settlement Ever
The Federal Government, Gulf Coast States, and BP have reached a settlement in the amount of $18.7 billion, the largest environmental settlement ever. The BP…
Lambert Zainey Supports the Special Olympics
Just last Tuesday, Lambert Zainey put down our pens, laced up our sneakers, and carried the Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope through the French Quarter…
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Sharing Our Roadways
In 2012, the state of Louisiana, along with nearly thirty other states in the nation, declared the month of May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The purpose…
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Hurt the Troops
When things go wrong, it’s important to be able to exercise your legal rights. However, the New York Times reports that things are not always…
Repealing the Jones Act Hurts Maritime Workers
Senator John McCain found little support for his recent proposal to repeal parts of the Jones Act. Sen. McCain objected to a part of the Jones Act,…
Driving in Fog is Dangerous. Follow These Tips to Avoid Accidents
Driving in fog can be dangerous to motorists. Louisiana residents are all too familiar with fog on the roadways and how it affects their driving….
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…
Water Blasting Injuries Are Severe Even If They Do Not Appear To Be
Water blasting injuries are becoming more common now that many companies are making the switch from sandblasting to water blasting. Water blasting, like sandblasting, involves…
Tugboat Accident: Hawser Cable Snap-Back
A tugboat is a vessel that has the specialized task of moving larger maritime structures or vessels from one place to another. Tugboats move a…
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear BP Appeal
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court denied BP’s writ application, declining to hear the company’s appeal of its oil spill settlement. As Nola.com reports,…
Oil and Gas Platform Explosions in the Gulf of Mexico
On November 20, 2014, an oil and gas platform, owned by Fieldwood Energy, exploded 12 miles off the coast of Louisiana, killing one and injuring…