On Behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Jul 19, 2021 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
Louisiana workers employed in the maritime industry have an elevated risk of accidents on the job. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that commercial fishing, one aspect of this sector, is the most statistically dangerous occupation in the U.S....
On Behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Mar 29, 2021 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
If you suffer a catastrophic injury while working on a ship, loading dock or marine setting, the federal Jones Act may cover your medical bills and other costs. This law mandates compensation for workplace injuries regardless of fault as well as coverage for negligent...
On Behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Feb 23, 2021 | Admiralty & Maritime Law, Blog
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has declared that the maritime industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States. People working in this sector are at risk for many different types of accidents, and those mishaps are often...
On Behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Jun 18, 2020 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
Whether you are working on a commercial vessel or simply boarding one, there is a good chance you must navigate at least one gangway. These passage areas, which are regularly several feet above deck, connect parts of the ship. If you fall from a gangway, you are...
On Behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Oct 15, 2019 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
Working out at sea can be a tough and dangerous job, especially if your employer does not keep safety equipment up to spec. Even with the best safety equipment, accidents happen. It is important to understand your rights in these situations so you can fully recover...
On Behalf of Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato LLC | Feb 23, 2018 | Admiralty & Maritime Law, Maritime Law
Maritime workers have a unique job, and with that job comes a unique set of laws that govern how they are covered if they are injured. While most industries cover their employees under a typical workers’ compensation plan, it’s a little different in the...
On Behalf of Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato LLC | Nov 2, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
Recently, the Clovelly Oil Co. platform located in Lake Pontchartrain exploded while maintenance was being performed. The explosion sent a fireball high into the sky, severely injuring seven workers who were flown to area hospitals. One worker is missing, and the...
On Behalf of Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato LLC | Sep 22, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration more than 300 barge workers were killed between 1997 and 2006 in on-vessel accidents and explosions. Workers died from drowning after falling off of their vessels without life jackets, suffered fatal...
On Behalf of Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato LLC | Jul 21, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
Between the years of 2003 and 2010, 128 individuals died in offshore oil and gas operation incidents. This figure divides into an average of 16 deaths during each of the included years. All but one of the fatalities occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, the body of water...
On Behalf of Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato LLC | Jun 1, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
The Gulf of Mexico is a beautiful view for many of the residents of New Orleans. However, some also derive benefits from this impressive body of water beyond its aesthetic appeal: it provides them with job opportunities.From anglers on seagoing vessels, to workers on...
