Jones Act

Under the Jones Act, a vessel must be seaworthy and in proper working order. If the employer or vessel owner fails to provide a seaworthy

Claims filed under the Jones Act are very, very different than everyday automobile accident cases and slip and fall lawsuits.  I don’t just mean from

Were you injured by a malfunctioning piece of equipment? Anchors, berths, bunks, cables, cranes, decks, derricks, drilling fluids, EPIRBs, gunnels, forklifts, hatches, hulls, ladders, lights,

Oil and gas production is Louisiana’s largest industry. The Gulf of Mexico is one of the top oil producing regions in the world. There are

Jones Act law protects seamen, sailors, and other maritime workers while they’re on the job. Under the Jones Act, employers may be liable for injuries

Both Jones Act law and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations were enacted to protect injured workers. However, the legislation is somewhat difficult to

Did you know that one of the best rights you have under the Jones Act is your right to a “safe place to work”? The

The Jones Act is instrumental for protecting the rights of injured maritime workers, but the Jones act also protects our national security and the American

Seamen injured on the job can file unseaworthiness claims to pursue compensation for injuries and other damages. If victims can prove that the vessels were

A Jones Act attorney in New Orleans is often the best resource for information regarding a Jones Act claim. The Jones Act allows maritime workers