What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act? Maritime Law

June 27, 2022

What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act?

Members of the maritime industry know hard, rewarding work can also be dangerous. It’s not…

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Why Going to Your Company Doctor Might Not Be in Your Best Interest after an Offshore Accident Jones ActMaritime Law

May 30, 2022

Why Going to Your Company Doctor Might Not Be in Your Best Interest after an Offshore Accident

Working on a boat in the Gulf Coast can be quite lucrative, but it is…

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Which laws apply to which types of offshore injury accidents in Louisiana? Maritime Law

May 16, 2022

Which laws apply to which types of offshore injury accidents in Louisiana?

If you are an injured offshore worker in New Orleans, Louisiana, the consequences of your…

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What happens if there is an injury involving someone covered under The Jones Act? Jones Act

April 25, 2022

What happens if there is an injury involving someone covered under The Jones Act?

In 1920, Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. One of the most important sections of…

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What is the Death on the High Seas Act? Maritime Law

April 18, 2022

What is the Death on the High Seas Act?

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) allows the family of offshore workers who…

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How long do I have to bring a maritime lawsuit? Maritime Law

March 28, 2022

How long do I have to bring a maritime lawsuit?

If you are an injured seaman in New Orleans, Louisiana, you may be wondering how…

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Comparative Negligence for Jones Act Seamen – Why You Need To Know What It Means Jones Act

March 14, 2022

Comparative Negligence for Jones Act Seamen – Why You Need To Know What It Means

Protections against negligence help ensure that working conditions for offshore workers are safe since employers…

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Read this before seeing a company doctor after an offshore accident Maritime Law

February 28, 2022

Read this before seeing a company doctor after an offshore accident

Working on a boat can be quite lucrative, but it is often dangerous. If you…

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Do I Need to File an Accident Report after Being Injured Offshore? Maritime Law

February 14, 2022

Do I Need to File an Accident Report after Being Injured Offshore?

If you’ve been working in the maritime industry for any length of time, then you…

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Mississippi River Deckhand Obtains Lifetime Settlement after Barge Collision Maritime Law

January 31, 2022

Mississippi River Deckhand Obtains Lifetime Settlement after Barge Collision

Nate Dugan was off-duty and in the galley of his Mississippi River vessel when it…

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