Commercial fishing is already one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. But the hazards don’t stop when the nets come up. Decaying fish and marine cargo create their…
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S, or “sour gas”) is one of the most lethal hazards on oil tankers and offshore vessels. It is colorless. At low concentrations, it smells like rotten eggs….
A winch handles lines under thousands of pounds of tension. When one fails, the energy is released instantly. Snap-backs, parting lines, and drum failures do not give you time to…
The Mississippi River moves over 500 million tons of cargo through Louisiana every year, and tugboats make most of that possible. It is unglamorous, physically punishing work, and when something...
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Most workers hurt on the job reach for workers' compensation as the obvious first step. For maritime workers, that instinct can be costly. Maritime law operates as a separate federal...
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The short answer: Yes. Jones Act seamen have an unconditional legal right to choose their own treating physician. Your employer cannot force you to use a company doctor as your...
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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...
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Commercial diving is one of the most dangerous jobs in the maritime industry. Divers face the risk of severe injuries, long-term health complications, and even death every time they go...
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Not every state has the privilege of coastal views, which makes New Orleans, Louisiana unique. Because the state borders the Gulf Coast, Louisiana also boasts a booming offshore maritime industry....
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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...
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