The maritime injury attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm have put together an on-line law library. These articles can help injured seamen learn more about their rights under the Jones Act and other maritime law. Have you been injured on or near the water? Call The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113.

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The maritime injury attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm have put together an on-line law library.  These articles can help injured seamen learn more about their rights under the Jones Act and other maritime law.  Have you been injured on or near the water? Call The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113.

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  • Is There a Blackball List?   
    Description: We are often asked is there a blackball list. This goes back decades. My father was a maritime lawyer in New Orleans. He was hearing about it 40 years ago. To our knowledge, there is no list of blackballed employees. Learn why here.
  • Welcome Visitors From Bastrop, Louisiana   
    Description: Thank you for visiting our site from the Bastrop Daily Enterprise. Our office focuses on maritime and Jones Act injury cases and we want offshore workers to be educated about their rights before an injury occurs. All we want you to do is order our FREE book so you can learn what your employer already knows.
  • Welcome Visitors from the Catahoula News Booster   
    Description: If you live in Jonesville, Louisiana or Harrisonburg, Louisiana, visit our site for maritime, jones act and injury attorney help. Our lawyers handle maritime and Jones Act case throughout Louisiana. Click here now to learn more.
  • 905b Claims for Longshoremen   
    Description: What is a 905b claim for a Longshoreman? Can a longshoreman file suit against his employer? Watch our video and learn how he can here.
  • What does your company owe you under the Jones Act?   
    Description: The Jones Act protects maritime workers. Learn what the Jones Act requires of employers by watching our video and reading here. What does your company owe under the Jones Act?
  • A Quick Note to Visitors from The Driller's Club   
  • What Damages Can I Collect If I Am Affected By The Oil Spill?   
    Description: The type of damages that you can collect if you were affected by the oil spill depends upon the type of damage that you have suffered. Learn more about the oil spill and lawyers that can help by clicking here.
  • What Company Or Companies Are Responsible For The Oil Spill?   
    Description: The DEEPWATER HORIZON was owned and operated by Transocean. Transocean was under contract to BP which had the right to drill the oil well in the Gulf of Mexico by successfully acquiring a lease on the oil field from the Mineral and Management Services of the United States Government (MMS). Haliburton had recently ‘cemented’ the well and the accident investigation will certainly focus on any role that this cementing may have played in the explosion.
  • Help For You In Regard to Your Oil Spill Damage Claim   
    Description: Our law firm is accepting economic and business loss claims arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON explosion and oil spill that was caused by the accident. The Gulf Coast beaches coastline in at least four states will be affected including thousands of businesses. Learn how you can get help.
  • Caution: Do You Know Who You Work For?   
    Description: Make sure you know who pays your actual paycheck. Many offshore drilling companies will try to hide behind foreign companies to avoid paying a proper claim of a hurt employee. Read more here.
  • Many Drilling Companies Are Very "Un-American"   
    Description: Did you know that many drilling companies are outsourcing critical jobs to overseas markets? Read here why these American companies are doing this and what we think about it.
  • Gulf Coast seamen are at high risk for overexertion injury. What are your rights?   
    Description: Seamen have physically hard jobs. These jobs require strength and stamina, and sometimes the job calls for working beyond one’s physical capabilities. Overexertion is a major cause of injury to offshore workers. Learn more about overexertion injury. If you have been injured while at sea and need help getting compensation for your injuries, contact the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm of New Orleans. Call us at 1-866-938-6113 and request our free guide: 6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore.
  • Dangers at sea: what are the most common on-the-job hazards for seamen?   
    Description: The Young Firm represents seamen who are injured on-the-job in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and across the United States. We have over 50 years of experience helping injured maritime workers to seek justice and fair compensation. We have listed some of the most common hazards that cause injury to seamen and offshore workers. If you have been injured at sea, contact our office at 866-938-6113.
  • Links and Sources of Information for the Fire and Explosion on the Deepwater (Deep water) Horizon owned by Transocean   
    Description: News and Information Regarding the Deepwater (Deep Water) Horizon Fire and Explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Links to Important news sources can be found here.
  • How Can The Jones Act And Maritime Law Help Me If I Have Been Exposed To Asbestos Working Offshore   
    Description: Read here why the Jones Act and maritime law are so important to your asbestos claim if you were exposed to asbestos working offshore around drilling mud.
  • Seamen and PTSD: Get the facts.   
    Description: When maritime accidents happen, they can be devastating. A worker might escape from a burning oil platform just to spend hours at sea waiting for rescue. After an ordeal like this, a seaman might experience mental as well as physical trauma. Learn how to recognize PTSD in maritime workers. If you've been injured while working offshore, the Young Firm can help you get fair compensation. Call us at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Herniated disks - a painful and common maritime injury   
    Description: Sailors and seamen are especially vulnerable to back and neck injuries. Hours of hard physical work can take its toll on your back and cause a variety of injuries, including herniated disks. If you’ve been injured in an offshore accident, call the Louisiana maritime injury experts at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113. We can help get you compensated for your pain, treatment, and on-going care.
  • How do you know if your off-shore injury case requires a maritime lawyer?   
    Description: How do you know if your injury case requires a maritime attorney? Find the answers to frequently asked questions. Maritime law requires special expertise. The attorneys at The Young Firm have more than 50 years of experience with maritime and Jones Act cases. Call us at (866)938-6113, and let us put our expertise to work for you.
  • We Are Handling Cases Against the Following Companies   
    Description: Our Louisiana Maritime Lawyers are currently handing Jones Act and maritime claims against these companies.
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