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 & Impastato | 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 & Impastato | 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 & Impastato | 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 & Impastato | 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 & Impastato | 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...
On behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | May 17, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
The Jones Act provides seamen and workers on water-based vessels with legal rights to pursue the damages they sustain while on board such vessels. However, under the Jones Act, victims carry some burdens of proof in demonstrating their rights to claim under the law...
On behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Apr 6, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
When a worker is hurt while performing work-related tasks, there are a number of laws that may help them request financial support during the time they are unable to do their jobs. However, not all of the laws that protect and support New Orleans workers apply to...
On behalf of Frischhertz & Impastato | Feb 23, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
As many residents of New Orleans probably know, admiralty and maritime law refers to the statutes and legal doctrines covering ships and conduct on the ocean, including both coastal waters belonging to the United States and the high seas, also called...
