The maritime industry wouldn’t function without dredge workers — professionals who keep our waters navigable and our environment protected. But just like many offshore jobs, working on a dredger can...
Working offshore is tough, and the risks are real. That's why strong legal protections exist to hold employers accountable when something goes wrong. But when it comes to recovering compensation...
If you’ve been hurt in a barge accident, the first step is understanding your legal rights under maritime law. The conditions on the vessel, the training you received, and even...
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...