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- The Dangers of Chemical Exposure in Louisiana Maritime Work
- Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part B)
- Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part A)
- The Legal Rights of Victims of Cruise Ship Injuries
- Damages Available under General Maritime Law (Part B)
Maritime Law Blog
The New Orleans Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm represent injured maritime workers. We maintain a legal blog about topicss that affect seamen in the Gulf Mexico and beyond. Learn more about your rights. If you've been injured while working at sea, The Young Firm has the resources to help you. Call 866-938-6113 to learn more.Maritime Law
Elements that Qualify You Under Maritime Injury Act DOHSA
Not all relatives of a deceased maritime worker can file a claim under the DOHSA. Learn about your family’s rights; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
Chemical Exposure: Danger for Gulf Coast Maritime Workers and Residents
The BP oil spill continues to leave disaster in its wake in the form of toxic chemical exposure, a condition that Louisiana mariners face every day.OCSLA: Maritime Injury Act Supporting Your Claim
When you’re filing a maritime accident claim under the OCSLA you need to know which areas are considered protected. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100. Are the Laws Onboard a Cruise Ship Different than Onshore?
The laws governing cruise ship vacations can be murky and confusing for those injured onboard. A New Orleans maritime expert explains.Your Slip and Fall Injury May Not Be Apparent at First
Sometimes serious injuries from slip and fall accidents take weeks to manifest. Know your rights; contact a maritime lawyer at 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Damages for Pain and Suffering in a Louisiana Maritime Accident
Call a maritime law firm in New Orleans to discuss damages after you have suffered serious injuries in a maritime accident – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.The Basics of Proving Negligence in a Boat Accident Claim
You’ll want the guidance of a boat accident attorney in New Orleans to help you prove employer negligence caused your injuries. Call 1-866-938-6113 for help.Damages for Medical Expense after a Louisiana Maritime Accident
Contact a maritime law firm in New Orleans to discuss damages after you have suffered injuries in a maritime accident – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.4 Safety Tips to Prevent Maritime Slip and Fall Accidents
Following these 4 safety tips could improve chances at avoiding a maritime slip and fall accident. Talk to our maritime team: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Labels: slip and fall Workplace safety
How Your Degree of Fault Impacts Your Boat Accident Claim
Proving that you had a low degree of fault in your boat accident will help you succeed in negotiating a fair claim settlement. Call 1-866-938-6113 for help. How Effective is the Death on the High Seas Act for Seamen?
The Death on the High Seas Act is in need of change to fully protect workers killed at sea. Maritime law experts discuss this need. BP Returning to the Gulf, Safely This Time?
BP is given their first oil-drilling permit since the 2010 explosion that killed 11 workers. A New Orleans attorney explains.Labels:
Maritime Safety Concerns Working on Gulf of Mexico Docks
If you were hurt loading or unloading a container ship on a Gulf of Mexico dock, you have rights. A maritime expert explains. Whose Fault is it when New Orleans Vessels Run Aground?
When Gulf of Mexico vessels run aground, human and environmental disasters can happen. A New Orleans maritime expert explains.Why You Should Choose Your Own Physician After a Maritime Accident
Picking your own doctor to examine you after a maritime accident can help your claim and health. A maritime attorney in New Orleans can help: 1-866-938-6113.Filing Claims Under Maritime Law and Jones Act Law
Pursuing compensation under Maritime Law or Jones Act Law can be difficult and confusing. Contact maritime lawyers in Lafayette, La., for help: 1-866-938-6113.Why You Should Hire Maritime Lawyers in Lafayette, La., After Boating Accident
When you’ve been injured in a boating accident, it only makes sense to hire specialized maritime lawyers in Lafayette, La. Get legal help: 1-866-938-6113.Importance of Getting an MRI After Maritime Accidents
Internal injuries from maritime accidents can be serious and an MRI is a good detection tool. If you need help, call an attorney in New Orleans: 1-866-938-6113.Congressional Bill Proposes Offshore Rigs in Gulf Used as Artificial Reefs
A bill has been introduced to save inactive offshore oil rigs and use them as artificial reefs. Call a New Orleans maritime attorney for advice: 1-866-938-6113.Wooden Boat Festival Brings Educational Fun to Louisiana
Louisiana’s Wooden Boat Festival welcomes October with educational maritime history. If you are injured, talk to a maritime lawyer: 1-866-938-6113.Tips for Coping with Injury after an Offshore Mississippi Maritime Accident
Cope with your injury while suing for emotional distress and physical injury after an offshore Mississippi maritime accident: 1-866-938-6113.A Lawyer Can Prove Your Louisiana or Mississippi Maritime Accident Status
Determining the status of a Mississippi maritime accident can be complex. Speak with a lawyer who can help prove the legitimacy of your claim: 1-866-938-6113.Differentiating Between Jones Act Law and General Maritime Law
If you’re hurt while working maritime, and you are suing for emotional distress or injury in Louisiana or Mississippi, call for help: 1-866-938-6113.Be Careful Who You Trust During Your Offshore Injury Claim
The parties involved in your offshore injury claim aren’t always considering your best interests. A maritime lawyer can help: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Requirements for Emotional Distress Lawsuits after Boat Accidents
Boat accidents have severe consequences. Protect your rights in a maritime accident investigation and speak with an attorney: 1-866-938-6113.Loading
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