Perhaps you are one of the many dock workers at the Port of New Orleans, and you spend your days loading and unloading cargo.If you fall and break your leg during a loading operation on a barge, how long do you have to file a claim under the Longshore and Harbor...
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Do you work in one of New Orleans’ most dangerous jobs?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of the most dangerous jobs in the country by looking at various factors such as fatalities, on-the-job injuries and other workplace hazards. In New Orleans, there are several industries that fall into the most dangerous...
5 ways to stay healthy on your next cruise
You work hard to earn time away from work. When planning your dream vacation, you may be thinking about boarding a cruise ship. After all, cruise vessels have luxurious accommodations, fun recreational opportunities and delicious food. As you probably know, however,...
Could fish slime contribute to your fishing boat accident?
You may be among the many New Orleans residents who make a living as a commercial fisherman. However, the work can be dangerous, and so can conditions on board the fishing vessel.If you fall and hit your head because of fish slime on the deck, can you file a claim for...
Safety on offshore oil rigs still has a long way to go
Safety has always been a concern on offshore oil rigs and platforms. Modern technology is making great strides in terms of protecting oil company employees. However, given the increasing worldwide demand for this commodity, the safety of workers is still paramount.The...
On-deck injuries are common for commercial fishermen
Many commercial fishermen in Louisiana have been around the sea and fishing boats all their lives and know how dangerous an occupation fishing can be.Poor weather conditions might be at fault for incidents in which commercial fishermen suffer injuries while at...
How is an outbreak of illness on a cruise ship handled?
Whether you are on your first cruise or your tenth, you want everything to go smoothly.An outbreak of illness on board can ruin an otherwise enjoyable voyage. How is such an outbreak handled, and do you have recourse if you become sick? The VSP takes chargeCruise ship...
Pleasure boating, bad weather and negligence
On the evening of July 19, 2018, there was a tragic boating accident in Missouri in which many people lost their lives.Witnesses say bad weather was to blame for the sinking of the duck boat on Table Rock Lake, but who was to blame for allowing the boat to go out? The...
Electrical shock may contribute to boating injuries and drowning
As someone who works in the fishing and boating industry, you understand many of the dangers you face on a daily basis. A storm could blow you overboard, heavy machinery on your ship could strike you or you could slip on a wet deck. The marine life you are fishing or...
Important considerations for injured maritime workers
Workplace injuries are quite common and can occur at virtually any place of employment. For those people who work at sea, addressing workplace injury is a different process.In when endeavoring to make a successful claim, it can be beneficial to understand what the...