Maritime Law Blog

Jack Up Boat Fire In Baptiste Collette Near Vence

Read about the jack up boat fire being reported in Baptiste Collette Bayou near Venice Louisiana. This boat is believed to have housed oil spill workers. Are these workers seamen under the Jones Act? Learn what we think and why here.

Changes to Jones Act may help families of those killed at sea

The April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 maritime workers and brought the everyday hazards faced by offshore oil workers into the public eye. The U.S. House of Representative recently passed a bill that would amend the Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas Act to allow the families of those lost at sea to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and loss of care, comfort, or companionship. The Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm keep informed about the latest changes to maritime law. If you or a loved one was injured at sea, we are on your side. Call our office at 1-866-938-6113 to schedule a free consultation.

Lawmakers seek waiver of Jones Act for Deepwater Horizon clean-up

Republican lawmakers are seeking a waiver of the Jones Act so foreign vessels can assist with clean-up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. However, it is also important that lawmakers remember that the Jones Act provides important protection for those who were injured and the families of those who lost lives in the Deepwater accident on April 20th. For information about the Jones Act, contact the New Orleans maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm. 866-938-6113.

BP has a history of safety lapses that put workers at risk

The April 21 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig which killed eleven men is not the first high-profile to occur at a BP facility. In the past 20 years, BP subsidiaries have been convicted three times of environmental crimes in Alaska and Texas, including two felonies. When companies cut costs and put workers at risk, they are guilty of negligence. A seaman who has been injured because of the negligence of his employer may have a Jones Act Case. To learn more about your rights to Jones Act Compensation, contact the New Orleans maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm. Call 866-938-6113.

Will more hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico put seamen's lives at risk?

Experts are predicting an above-average hurricane system for the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.Offshore workers must work in all weather situations. If proper precautions are not taken, their lives are put at risk during tropical storms and hurricanes. If you or a loved one is put at risk and injured because of an unseaworthy vessel or offshore facility, you are protected by maritime law. Contact The Young Firm to learn more about your Jones Act rights. Call toll free at 1-866-938-6113.

Record Gulf of Mexico lease sale may mean more offshore oil jobs

This year's record offshore petroleum lease sale is another sign of an improved economy and of an employment boost to the New Orlean's area. However, more offshore oil rig jobs means more potential for accidents. Oil rig workers work in extreme weather conditions and deal with explosive and hazardous substances. They depend on having a safe place to work and access to the proper training and safety equipment. The Young Firm has put together a free guide to advise you of your rights after an offshore accident. Request your free copy of “Employee’s guide to Maritime Injury Law.” If you need legal help or have any questions, contact our office nat 866-938-6113.

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