The connection between benzene and maritime cancers has been established in medical literature for decades. What is less understood by many maritime workers is that this exposure may give them…
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If you have been exposed to Hydrogen sulfide and you work on a vessel in Louisianna you may be wondering is H2S Covered Under Jones Act? Oil tankers, fishing vessels,…
A seaman gets hurt offshore. Weeks later, recovering at home, he spends a single night in jail over something minor: a bar fight, a DUI, an unpaid ticket. His employer…
The question sounds simple. The answer is not. In 2014, a seaman named William Skye sued his employer, Maersk Line, after years of excessive workload left him with a thickened…
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...
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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...
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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...
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If you work in the maritime industry in New Orleans, it’s important to understand your rights under federal maritime law, especially when it comes to sexual harassment and assault at...
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The maritime industry is diverse, but one thing most offshore and maritime jobs share is risk. From heavy machinery to unpredictable conditions at sea, workers face dangers every day. Dredge...
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The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly known as the Jones Act, was designed to protect American maritime workers. One of the most important sections of the Act grants...
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