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.

Article Library

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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Maritime Law:

  • NSTB warns cell phone use may cause serious maritime accidents   
    Description: The National Transportation Safety Board (NSTB) is urging the Coast Guard to tighten restrictions on cell phone use by Coast Guard officers and it is requesting that the Coast Guard to issue a broad safety advisory to the entire maritime industry warning of the risks of cell phone use. Maritime work is dangerous. Distracted vessel operators can cause serious harm to others onboard. To learn more about your rights after a maritime accident, contact the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm. When you call us at 866-938-6113, be sure to request your free copy of “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • Offshore cranes can cause serious injuries - learn more.   
    Description: When most people think of cranes, they think of land based construction sites; however, cranes are used extensively in the maritime and offshore industry. If you have been injured in an offshore crane accident, the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm can help you get the compensation you are entitled to. Call our New Orleans law office at 1-866-938-6113 and schedule a free consultation with a maritime injury lawyer. When you call, request your free copy of our book, “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • New law passed to protect passengers on cruise ships.   
    Description: Last week, President Obama signed into law the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010. Read about the new regulations designed to protect the safety and security of American citizens sailing as cruise ship passengers in and out of U.S. waters. Passengers injured on cruise ships are protected under maritime law. If you have been injured, assaulted or otherwise harmed while on a cruise, you have rights. However, the fine print on your ticket may make it difficult for you to get fair compensation for your injuries and other losses. To learn more about cruise ship injuries or to get help, contact the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm. 1-866-938-6113.
  • Return to light duty work? It may only help your company.   
    Description: Should you return to work light duty after a maritime Jones Act injury? Why returning to work after a maritime accident may hurt your case and what you can do about it. The maritime lawyers of The Young Firm deal with this issue every day.
  • File suit early? Only if you want to win these types of maritime Jones Act cases.   
    Description: When should you file suit under the Jones Act? How long do I have to file a maritime injury claim? Should I file suit as soon as possible, and why? Maritime lawyer Timothy Young explains the reasons filing suit quickly may be the only way to win your maritime Jones Act case.
  • What are the “Situs Test” and “Status Test” and how do they affect injured longshoremen?   
    Description: If you have been injured while working on or near the water, you may not be sure if your injury is covered under the Jones Act, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, or other maritime law. An experienced maritime attorney such as the Louisiana Jones Act lawyers at the Young Firm can determine which maritime laws apply to your offshore work injury. If you are an injured maritime worker and you need help, call The Young Firm toll free at 1-866-938-6113 to schedule a freee consultation and to request your free copy of “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • Baptiste Collette Jack Up Boat Fire Near Venice Louisiana Housing Oil Spill Workers-- Seaman Status?   
    Description: Fire on a jack up boat in Baptiste Collette Bayou housing oil spill workers near Venice. Several workers were reported as injured. Learn about the fire and jack up boat here.
  • What is the Admiralty Extension Act and how does it help Louisiana’s dockworkers and longshoremen?   
    Description: The Admiralty Extension Act (AEA) extends Admiralty Law to injuries that occurred on land but were caused by a vessel or boat on navigable water. However, the AEA does not apply to every longshoreman injury. In order to determine whether or not you may be eligible to recover under the AEA, it is important that you speak with an experienced maritime attorney. The Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm have represented longshoremen and offshore workers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas for over 40 years. If you have been injured while at work on or near the water, call our maritime law office at 866-938-6113.
  • Summer means more maritime accidents. What are the most common types of Maritime Accidents?   
    Description: As more people head to the water to get away from the sweltering summer heat, the potential for maritime accidents also increases. Learn about recreational boating accidents. If you have been injured in a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico or on the Mississippi River, it may be to your advantage to seek a Louisiana personal injury lawyer who specializes in maritime accidents. The laws at sea are different than the laws on land. A New Orleans maritime law attorney can make sure all your rights are protected. Contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Repeated safety violations put oil rig workers at risk: what can you do if you are injured?   
    Description: If you are an injured offshore worker, and you believe that shortcuts and safety violations made by your employer contributed to your injury, you have rights. Call The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Hurt on an offshore oil rig? Choose a maritime injury attorney who knows your rights.   
    Description: Working on an offshore oil rig is a dangerous job. Whether your on-the-job injury was caused by routine job duties or by a catastrophe like the Deepwater Horizon explosion, you have rights.A good maritime attorney is a necessity for protecting those rights. The Jones Act lawyers at The Young Firm offer tips for choosing an attorney after an oil rig accident. If you need more help, contact our New Orleans office at 866-938-6113.
  • Can the Limitations of Liability Act affect my maritime injury claim?   
    Description: The Limitations of Shipowner’s Liability Act of 1851 is a federal law that was created to help U.S. ship owners to compete against foreign ship owners while still providing protection for offshore workers and their families. When a ship or other vessel is involved in an accident, the Limitation of Liability Act limits a vessel owner’s liability to the post-accident value of the vessel and cargo. Learn about the Act and how it may impact your maritime injury case. If you have any questions, contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
  • In What State Should My Oil Spill Claim Be Filed?   
    Description: Our lawyers believe that all oil spill claims will ultimately be required to be filed in federal court in New Orleans, Louisiana. If this is correct, then no matter where you file your oil spill claim (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida), it will ultimately be transferred to New Orleans and consolidated with all of the other claims arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident. Read here for more answers to questions about the oil spill on the Gulf Coast.
  • What Law Applies To The Oil Spill Claims From The Deepwater Horizon Accident?   
    Description: Our office focuses on maritime law. Assuming maritime law ultimately applies to all oil spill claims, it does not make a difference if your oil spill damage occurred along the coast in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana or Florida. Ultimately a single body of maritime law will be applied to all oil spill damage claims for loss of business income as well as property damage or clean up costs.
  • Who Can File A Claim Arising Out Of The Oil Spill?   
    Description: We believe businesses and individuals who suffer any oil spill related anticipated damages should file claims to protect themselves. Fishermen, water related businesses including boat marinas, boat rentals, and related businesses, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, rentals condominiums and houses, shops, bars, stores and a variety of other businesses on or near the coastline that count on tourism for their businesses (obviously all forms of businesses near the coastline). Learn more about who can file a claim for oil spill damages here.
  • Why All The Deepwater Horizon Cases May End Up In A Louisiana Court   
    Description: Over the last week our office has been asked several times where we believe the cases arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident will end up being litigated. It is our strong belief that all cases related to the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident will end up in federal court in New Orleans. There are several reasons for this.
  • Should You Accept a Settlement and Try To Return To Work After the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident?   
    Description: Following the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident, our office has talked with several people who have asked if it is a good idea to accept a company-offered settlement which may also include being able to return to work at a later date. These individuals want to know if the company offers a relatively fair amount of money along with continued employment, is this the best path to choose for them. We have advised these individuals that unfortunately this may not be the best way to resolve their claim.
  • Interview with rescue Captain and photos of HORIZON rig explosion   
    Description: Interview with rescue captain and first responder to the DEEPWATER HORIZON with photos of rig explosion. Read story and view photos here.
  • First Things First: do I even need a lawyer, if so when do I hire one, how do I hire one, who do I hire, and what is legal and not-legal in regard to picking a lawyer? An open letter from our office.   
    Description: More than 120 people were onboard the DEEPWATER HORIZON. They will have immediate questions and need fast answers. They can look here to learn about lawyers, their rights and important helpful legal information.
  • DEEPWATER HORIZON ACCIDENT: 3 Ways Transocean May Try to Protect Itself and Not Its Employees   
    Description: DEEPWATER HORIZON ACCIDENT 3 Ways Transocean May Try to Protect Itself and Not Its Employees. Read more here to learn this important information.
  • How Can I Get Medical Treatment After the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident?   
    Description: Transocean and other companies may not want to pay for a doctor you choose to treat you after the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident. You are entitled to select a doctor of your choice and this is important. Read more here.
  • Should I Hire A Lawyer Near My Hometown?   
    Description: Claims from the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident will be specialized claims under the Jones Act and Maritime law. Most lawyers do not know this law and it can be complicated. Learn more about the law here.
  • What rights to families have when a seaman loses his life at sea?   
    Description: When a family loses a loved one at sea, they have many avenues for receiving compensation. These include the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), and general maritime law. Death benefits can be very confusing, especially to a grieving family. Families should seek the help of a maritime law attorney to make sure that they receive all the proper compensation for their losses. If your loved one has died at sea, The Young Firm is especially sorry for your loss. We would like to help. Contact our office at 866-938-6113 to learn about your rights.
  • Hurt on a New Orleans cruise? A maritime lawyer can protect your rights.   
    Description: When a passenger on a cruise ship or riverboat is injured, the owner of the vessel may or may not be liable for their injuries. Because a cruise ship or riverboat does not guarantee the safety of its passengers, negligence must be proven in order to determine liability. The best way to determine if you are eligible for compensation for your injuries is to schedule a free consultation with a maritime attorney. The attorneys at the Young Firm are experts on maritime law and can help you with your case. If you have questions about your cruise ship injury, call us at 1-866-938-6113.
  • What is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act? How can it affect your injury case? The maritime attorneys at the New Orleans Young Firm explain.   
    Description: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act(OCSLA)defines the outer continental shelf and extends the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) to non-seamen who are employed on the outer continental shelf. If you have been injured while working off shore, don’t sign anything until you talk to an experienced maritime attorney. You may be giving up your rights. The Young Firm can help. Unlike other firms, we only represent injured maritime workers, so we are experts in the Jones Act, DOHSA, LHWCA, OCSLA and other maritime law. Call us at 866-938-6113.
  • Why You Should Not Hide Previous Injuries During A Maritime Pre-Employment Examination   
    Description: Read here to find out why you should not hide prior injuries during a Jones Act maritime pre-employment examination. Learn what hiding past injuries can mean if you get hurt while working for the company.
  • Lead exposure is a danger for shipyard workers   
    Description: Shipyard workers, including shipfitters and ship repair workers, are often exposed to high levels of lead. Lead is a dangerous neurotoxin with health effects that range from headaches and nausea to coma and death. Lead poisoning can be treated if caught early. If you are a seaman or harbor worker and have been exposed to lead while working, you have rights. Call the attorneys at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 for a free consultation and to find out how you are protected by maritime law.
  • Invisible danger on the docks: the hazards of diesel exhaust   
    Description: Diesel exhaust is a health risk to millions of workers who are exposed to emissions from diesel burning ships, trucks and other equipment. Particulates in diesel exhaust have been linked to numerous health problems, including cancer, heart disease, lung disease and neurological problems. If you suffer from health problems resulting from long-term, maritime work-related diesel exposure, we may be able to help. Call the Young Firm at (866) 968-6434 for a free consultation.
  • Maritime workers and serious spinal cord injury   
    Description: Maritime workers are vulnerable to a whole host of different accidents while working offshore. One very serious type of injury that workers can suffer is damage to their spinal cord after an accident. If you have suffered from a spinal cord injury after an offshore incident, it is important fo you to understand the symptoms and possible complications of this type of injury.
  • When maritime employers put profits before people   
    Description: When river accidents increase by 25 percent, ship and boat workers deserve to know what is going on. According to investigations, the blame may rest with some maritime employers who have been stretching new licensing rules to maximize their profit margin. If you’ve been injured in a waterway accident and suspect negligence is to blame, please contact the experienced Jones Act and Maritime Law attorneys at the New Orleans based offices of The Young Firm.
  • Lawsuits filed under General Maritime Law   
    Description: A lawsuit filed under General Maritime Law (maritime law) must be filed within 3 years of the accident.
  • 9 Things You Must Do If You Are Hurt Offshore To Protect Your Rights   
    Description: If you've been injured while working on or near the water you probably have a lot of questions. Please protect your rights!
  • Is There Really A ‘Black List’?   
    Description: Many of our clients and potential clients ask if there is really a ‘black list' in the offshore oil industry. This list refers to individuals who supposedly have been ‘black listed' from working in the industry because they either had a serious accident or they made a claim against a former employer. These clients are concerned that if they file suit for a serious injury, they will never be able to work offshore again. Not surprisingly their employers are usually the ones who told the injured employee of this ‘list'.
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