Deckhands are the backbone of the maritime industry. From maintaining equipment to keeping vessels running safely, their work is critical and dangerous. Unfortunately, when something goes wrong offshore, deckhands are...
Maritime work is some of the most dangerous in the country, and offshore workers put their lives on the line every day to keep the maritime industry moving. When an...
Workers in the maritime industry work hard for a living. After two decades of working in maritime law and representing injured seamen in Louisiana, George Vourvoulias knows the pride that...
If you have been injured or become ill while working offshore, we here at the Maritime Injury Law Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, know precisely what benefits you should receive...
Working in the maritime industry is tough, but that doesn’t mean your health and safety should be at constant risk. Unfortunately, many seamen are injured on the job due to...
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...
As a seaman, you already know that maritime work can be dangerous and even deadly. You also know the unfortunate truth that boat owners don’t always take care of injured...
If you work in the maritime industry, you should know what your rights and protections are, particularly when concerning your health and safety in the context of sexual crimes. At...
The maritime industry is more diverse than the average person even realizes, but there is one thing in common between most sea work: danger. Of course, the work can be...
Too many maritime workers lose out on fair compensation because of fear of the blacklist. Even though there are laws to defend workers against retaliation, many folks can’t be sure...