Preparing a Supply Kit for Hurricane Season in New Orleans

Although the end of hurricane season is approaching, storms can still develop, causing massive property damage and injuring hundreds of people. While the maritime industry works through the risks of natural disasters, maritime workers should be prepared while they are out at sea. When an accident occurs, know that a lawyer in New Orleans who specializes in maritime accidents is there to help.

Necessities of a Basic Hurricane Supply Kit for Maritime Workers

This list of hurricane supplies is versatile and should be shared with friends and family back home while you're working offshore: 

• water (1 gallon per person per day);
• food (non-perishable, canned, packaged snacks, etc.);
• blankets;
• water-resistant clothing;
• first aid kit;
• flashlights with batteries; and
• Ziploc bags for important documents. 

Maritime workers should have a plan in place for when a hurricane or any other disaster strikes. As an employee, you have a right to your safety and your employer should protect it.

When you've been severely injured or lost a loved one in a maritime accident because of the carelessness of an employer or owner of a vessel or barge, speak to the lawyers at The Young Firm who understand your pain when disaster strikes. Although based in New Orleans, The Young Firm serves maritime workers around the country.

Contact a Maritime Accident Lawyer 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 toll-free at 866-938-6113.