Maritime work can be dangerous, even for the most seasoned professionals. Whether you're on a tugboat in the Gulf or handling offshore equipment out of New Orleans, an injury on...
Working offshore in the Gulf Coast maritime industry is tough, dangerous, and often thankless. When injuries happen offshore, they can be catastrophic, and the steps you take immediately after can...
If you’re an offshore worker injured on the job in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, the physical, emotional, and financial aftermath can be overwhelming. These injuries don’t just affect you...
Maritime work along the Gulf Coast is challenging and dangerous. Injuries are not uncommon, and when they happen, workers often wonder what protections they have. Fortunately, the Longshore and Harbor...
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...
If you’ve been working in the maritime industry for any length of time, then you know that kind of work demands your best. Even if you do your job perfectly,...
The Jones Act is the most comprehensive statute that protects workers on U.S. waters and ports. It was established in 1920 and later revised in 2006. At The Maritime Injury...
Here at The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we help offshore workers throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast receive compensation for injuries and illnesses that result from accidents on the job....
The Jones Act entitles maritime workers to compensation for injuries or illnesses they got on the job. But what happens if a maritime worker dies while at sea? The Death...
The maritime industry can be as dangerous as it is rewarding, but employers don’t always have their employees’ best interests at heart. If you’ve been injured in a tow boat...