You walked away. The fire was put out, the smoke cleared, and you felt okay enough to keep working. No broken bones, no visible burns. As far as your employer...
Most offshore workers on the Gulf Coast know they are doing dangerous work. What they often don't know is what happens legally the moment they are hurt, and how quickly...
Every spring, the Mississippi River rises, and for the deckhands, tow boat crew, and dredge workers on that water every day, it becomes one of the most dangerous stretches of...
The short answer: Yes. Jones Act seamen have an unconditional legal right to choose their own treating physician. Your employer cannot force you to use a company doctor as your...
This is one of the most common questions injured offshore workers in Louisiana ask and the answer is genuinely variable. Some Jones Act cases settle in months. Others take two...
Whatever the reason, whether a premature maximum medical improvement declaration, payments that simply stopped without explanation, or a daily rate so low it does not cover your actual expenses, you...
It's the first question almost every injured offshore worker in Louisiana asks and the honest answer is: it depends on facts specific to you. There is no universal average Jones...
Working on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico can be financially rewarding, but it’s also one of the most dangerous jobs out there. When injuries happen offshore, many workers...
The supply chain has become part of everyday conversation, especially as more people rely on online shopping and feel the impact of delays. Laws that govern ocean carriers play a...
As a seaman, you already know that maritime work can be dangerous and unpredictable. You also understand that boat owners don’t always take care of injured workers. That’s why it’s...