By George Vourvoulias In Jones Act

Does the Jones Act cover sexual harassment or assault?

If you work in the maritime industry in New Orleans, it’s important to understand your rights under federal maritime law,…

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Are overworked seamen covered under the Jones Act?

Jones Act

Are overworked seamen covered under the Jones Act?

Seamen in the maritime industry work hard for a living. Our team at the Maritime…

George VourvouliasOctober 10, 2022

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

Maritime Injuries

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

Too often offshore workers are injured on the job. Not only do they have to…

George VourvouliasSeptember 19, 2022

Mississippi River Deckhand Obtains Lifetime Settlement after Barge Collision

Maritime Law

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…

George VourvouliasJanuary 31, 2022