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Ever worked near a roaring winch or a swinging net and felt that prickle on your neck? Maritime, dockside, and industrial jobs put heavy steel, speed, and tough seas in the same place, and injuries happen in a blink. At...
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One spark near a pressurized gas line can turn a normal shift into a firestorm. Offshore and coastal crews know the physical grind, but fast-moving hazards from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipelines raise the stakes in a big...
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...
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...
A bad day at sea does not always leave scars you can see. Collisions, near sinkings, fires, or watching a crewmate get hurt can shake your mind in a way that lingers. At Shlosman Law Firm, in New Orleans, we stand with...
Ever get a small nick while cleaning a tank or filleting a catch, then notice a sore that lingers longer than it should? Fish Handler’s Disease, also called fish tank granuloma or mycobacteriosis, can start with a tiny...