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As a maritime worker, you are covered by multiple organizations under the Jones Act. In addition to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the
Some maritime accidents are more complicated than a freak accident or a clear and obvious case of employer negligence. In some cases, an independent contractor
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency upheld the $15 million fine imposed against Escopeta Oil (now Furie Operating Alaska LLC) after Escopeta
A third-party lawsuit may be filed under longshore workers’ compensation law to allow recovery from negligent parties with help from a Louisiana maritime attorney. The
Longshoremen and harbor workers are responsible for the loading and unloading and repair and maintenance of ships in port. It is not surprising that these
Jones Act shipping workers have to walk across slick or unstable surfaces all the time during a routine workday. This increases your risk of suffering
The Jones Act Statute of Limitations and Your Negligence Claim When a serious offshore injury is caused by the negligence of another party such as
You may not be aware, but your employer provides you with more than just a paycheck as part of your employment with their company. When
Two of the most commonly used terms when determining the laws that apply to your maritime injury claim are “navigable waters” and “seaman.” These are
While there are many factors that could result from a work injury, such as money concerns and legal matters, depression could have a significant influence