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More than 500 million tons of cargo move through Louisiana each year, making merchant marines a critical part of the state and national economies. If you are a seaman injured due to negligence while on a vessel, you may have grounds for a claim. We often help ensure...
For many people all around the world, working aboard a ship is a dream come true. Whether they do so as public servants or for private entities, the challenge of navigating the sea and the opportunity to travel remains a call they cannot ignore. Yet, there are risks...
The Jones Act is a maritime law that is often controversial with those in the industry with interests in the industry. In addition, many people do not understand the history of this act, which can lead to confusion about its application. According to the CATO...
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...