Is H2S Exposure Covered Under the Jones Act?

Hydrogen sulfide exposure is a hazard that shows up across the maritime industry. Oil tankers, fishing vessels, dredge boats, offshore…

Jones Act

Is H2S Exposure Covered Under the Jones Act?

Hydrogen sulfide exposure is a hazard that shows up across the maritime industry. Oil tankers,…

George VourvouliasSeptember 7, 2026

Jones Act Maritime Law

Injured, Then Arrested? Why a Night in Jail Can Cost Louisiana Seamen Their Maintenance Benefits

A seaman gets hurt offshore. Weeks later, recovering at home, he spends a single night…

George VourvouliasAugust 31, 2026

Maritime Injuries

Decaying Cargo and the Fishing Industry: When the Catch Becomes the Hazard

Commercial fishing is already one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. But the…

George VourvouliasAugust 28, 2026

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Extreme Heat Continues Raising Safety Concerns For Maritime Workers

Dangerous summer temperatures across the United States are renewing concerns about heat-related illnesses in outdoor…

George VourvouliasAugust 26, 2026

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Are overworked seamen covered under the Jones Act?

The question sounds simple. The answer is not. In 2014, a seaman named William Skye…

George VourvouliasAugust 17, 2026

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The “Sour Gas” Danger on Oil Tankers: What Maritime Workers Need to Know

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S, or "sour gas") is one of the most lethal hazards on oil…

George VourvouliasAugust 13, 2026

I was injured because of a winch failure working offshore… Can I sue?

Maritime Injuries

Injured in a Winch Failure Offshore? Here Is What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

A winch handles lines under thousands of pounds of tension. When one fails, the energy…

George VourvouliasJuly 29, 2026

Maritime Injuries Maritime Law

Steps to Take After a Tugboat Accident in Louisiana

The Mississippi River moves over 500 million tons of cargo through Louisiana every year, and…

George VourvouliasJuly 22, 2026

Maritime Accidents

TBI from Falling Objects: The Cost of Missing Toe Boards on Maritime Vessels

A wrench. A shackle. A length of pipe. On a vessel with multiple levels of…

George VourvouliasJuly 8, 2026

Maritime Accidents

Man Overboard Accidents Offshore: What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

A man overboard incident can go from an ordinary workday to life-threatening in seconds. It…

George VourvouliasJune 24, 2026

Is H2S Exposure Covered Under the Jones Act?

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Is H2S Exposure Covered Under the Jones Act?

Injured, Then Arrested? Why a Night in Jail Can Cost Louisiana Seamen Their Maintenance Benefits

Decaying Cargo and the Fishing Industry: When the Catch Becomes the Hazard

Extreme Heat Continues Raising Safety Concerns For Maritime Workers

Are overworked seamen covered under the Jones Act?

The “Sour Gas” Danger on Oil Tankers: What Maritime Workers Need to Know

Injured in a Winch Failure Offshore? Here Is What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

Steps to Take After a Tugboat Accident in Louisiana

TBI from Falling Objects: The Cost of Missing Toe Boards on Maritime Vessels

Man Overboard Accidents Offshore: What Louisiana Maritime Workers Need to Know

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