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As someone who works in the maritime industry in Louisiana, you know that working on a ship is no easy task. You end up pushed to your physical limit often. You frequently face more danger than other occupations. Because of that, you should know about the biggest...
As a maritime employer, you face substantial risks when on-duty. While many of those risks are inherent of the job and hard to avoid, others exist because of the employer’s neglect or carelessness. If you notice a safety violation or hazard, you may consider reporting...
The maritime industry is unique from other areas of work because a typical workers’ compensation plan is not available for employees to seek compensation for their on-the-job injuries. Instead, the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act...
If you see a fellow longshoreman fall off of the dock, you do not have much time. A person can drown in as little as 60 seconds after inhaling only a quarter cup of water. Sometimes, the situation could be even more serious. If the fall knocks someone out, or if...
Working out in the middle of a large body of water means immediate help is not close by. When an accident occurs, you have to rely on those working with you to help. Falling overboard accidents require quick action. According to Marine Insight, the majority of...
If you sustain injury at work, it is important to understand which laws apply to you. If your injury has occurred on or near a body of navigable water, you may not know if you have protection under the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act....
Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of a maritime accident are entitled to pursue compensation. There are other mental challenges that people struggle with in the wake of a maritime accident, even if it does not constitute PTSD. For...
The risks of working in maritime require careful mitigation for workers to perform their jobs effectively and safely. Lack of proper oversight, accessibility to resources, and safety training may put the lives of workers in imminent danger. The Jones Act provides a...
If you are a seafarer who suffers injuries on a vessel, you may have an entitlement to maintenance and cure under the Jones Act. While most mariners have heard of the Jones Act, you may be less sure of what maintenance and cure means. What is maintenance and cure? The...
If you work on a barge or other vessel that travels the waterways of the mighty Mississippi River, you know that your work is important to many areas of commerce not just in the region but in the nation. At the same time, you face unique risks when working on this big...