Category Archives: Maritime/Jones Act
Common Causes of Maritime Accidents in Louisiana
Maritime workers face unique risks every day. Accidents that occur on maritime vessels can leave devastating consequences on workers and their families. Learning about common causes of maritime…
Compensation for offshore workers after sustaining job-related harm
Workers in Louisiana shouldn’t have to worry about financial devastation caused by their employment. If a worker gets hurt because something goes wrong on the job, they usually…
What do you do if you’re hurt on an oil rig?
There are many hazardous conditions that people face while working on oil rigs. The nature of this work is such that an employee may be exposed to flammable…
What can offshore workers do to keep safe on the job?
Anyone who works in the offshore industry knows that their work comes with certain inherent risks. That’s partly the reason why this line of work is heavily regulated…
Why Jones Act protections are so important for workers
Working on the high seas is unlike any employment that occurs on land. Employees are in remote locations even just off the Louisiana shore and often have specific…
Barges collide on Mississippi River in South Louisiana
Rescue efforts along the Mississippi River after a January barge collision near Luling turned to recovery operations after three crew members on one the towing vessel remained missing…
How maritime law affects compensation for worker injuries at sea
Most workers in the United States are covered by workers’ compensation when they are injured at work. This enables them to gain back damages for any expenses associated…
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