5 Hurricane Facts for When Disaster Strikes in New Orleans

August through October is considered the peak of hurricane season and maritime workers should be prepared for the worst. By knowing some of the basic facts about hurricanes, it may better prepare those working out at sea when a hurricane hits. If you've been injured in a maritime accident, an attorney in New Orleans can help you pursue a claim.

5 Basic Hurricane Facts

Prepare with the following hurricane facts for when disaster strikes: 

• 60% of tropical storms become hurricanes;
• tropical storms become hurricanes when they reach speeds of 74 mph or faster;
• hurricanes are usually are 400 miles wide;
• the storm surge of a hurricane can reach a height of 20 feet and a width of 50-100 miles; and
• on average, 2 major hurricanes hit the United States every 3 years. 

Fatalities have decreased because of the advancements in warning and watch systems but no one ever really knows when a hurricane can abruptly change direction and grow stronger.

When a hurricane forms, maritime workers are the first victims in an offshore injury or death. When a vessel isn't properly prepared for such a natural disaster, you may be able to pursue a claim with the help of a maritime accident attorney. In New Orleans, the Young Firm specializes in maritime law and can help you receive a fair and full settlement for your losses.

Contact a Maritime Accident Attorney in New Orleans

Maritime law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A maritime law attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law or the Jones Act. Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.

When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 504-680-4100 or tollfree at 866-938-6113.