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AI-driven, crewless vessels are no longer science fiction. These “ghost ships” move cargo with remote oversight and smart software, yet one glitch can send tons of steel into a barge, a dock, or a fishing boat. Collisions...
The ports along the Mississippi River never sleep, and neither do the hazards that come with loading cargo, rigging lines, and moving heavy gear. One wrong step on a slick pier or a crane swing that goes the wrong way, and...
Shipboard fires hit fast and hard. In port, firefighters and crew face heat, smoke, and hidden hazards that stack up in seconds, not minutes. Shlosman Law Firm in New Orleans stands with injured responders and maritime...
Offshore pipelines stretch across the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana’s coastal waterways, often sitting hidden beneath the surface near active work zones. A single anchor strike, dredging error, or bottom-contact operation...
A sudden loss at sea leaves a void that is hard to put into words. Families are often left with grief, unanswered questions, and concerns about what comes next. At Shlosman Law Firm, we help families pick up the pieces after...
You book a cruise expecting the clinic to help you feel better, not worse. Ships look like floating cities, and many carry a small medical center that feels reassuring at first glance. Shlosman Law Firm helps people across...
One wrong valve in a pressurized system can cause serious damage to a plant, ship, or worksite in seconds. Explosions, sudden releases of steam or chemicals, and violent mechanical failures leave real people hurt and families...
One breath can change everything in a tank, pump room, or engine space. Low oxygen, invisible gases, or a small spark can turn a short job into a life-threatening emergency. At the Shlosman Law Firm, we help workers and...
Propeller strikes happen fast, and the harm can change a life in seconds. Cuts, broken bones, and even amputations are common, and recovery often takes months. At Shlosman Law Firm, in New Orleans, we help injured people and...
Worker classification on the water can get messy fast. Crew is told they are “1099,” then given a company badge, set shifts, and all the rules that come with regular employment. At Shlosman Law Firm, in New Orleans, we...