Louisiana waterways and other waters around and in the United States are rather vast. It would be very difficult to police those areas without a special law enforcement unit. The main law enforcement for maritime law is the U.S. Coast Guard. According to the USCG...
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Why are marine jobs so dangerous?
Marine jobs are one of the most dangerous in Louisiana. While there are plenty of other jobs that pose safety risks, this field leads the nation as being the most perilous to workers. You might wonder why maritime jobs are so risky. When looking at the field, it...
What can you do to stay safer on an oil rig job?
Each day, hundreds of oil workers like yourself, undertake a variety of physically strenuous and dangerous tasks. Whether you are new to the oil industry in Louisiana, or have years of experience performing responsibilities on the rig, you may benefit from learning...
Know the differences between the Jones Act and the LHWCA
If you work on or near a ship and got injured, you might be wondering what you should do. Instead of traditional workers' compensation, you have two options for filing a claim: under the Jones Act or under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The...
What you need to know about the Jones Act
While personal injury claims and workers' compensation filings may be common for workers on Louisiana land, if you are hurt while at sea, you may be confused about what help is available to you. This is why the Jones Act was created, to provide guidance for seamen...
What are some common shipyard injuries?
While you can be hurt in any line of work, there are certain types of injuries that are more common in Louisiana shipyards than in other areas. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that many of these occur during duties that involve hot work, such...
How to prevent man overboard fatality on commercial vessels
In Louisiana, the commercial fishing industry employs a wide range of dedicated workers. Accordingly, ensuring the safety of all those working aboard commercial vessels is crucial. Here at & Associates, we are well acquainted with the...
How to settle a Longshore Act injury claim in Louisiana
When you file a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, you have the option of settling your claim. While settling may seem preferable to enduring the often drawn out process of formal hearings, you should understand exactly what settlement...