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Boat crashes rarely look the same, and the rules that follow can get confusing fast. Was it a collision or an allision? That one word can flip legal presumptions about fault, which often decides who pays for repairs, lost...
Category: Maritime and Offshore Injuries
One moment, a mooring deck looks calm, the next, a parted line can whip across it like a giant rubber band and change lives forever. Maritime work along the Gulf, especially in busy ports such as New Orleans, carries this...
Have you ever wondered why legal disputes on land sometimes feel so different from those that happen offshore? You might have heard that Louisiana law isn’t the same as the other states, and that is more than just a rumor....
Have you ever wondered about the rules that control what happens when someone gets hurt on a vessel or how certain shipping matters are handled? Many people in Louisiana spend time working along the Gulf Coast, so it is...
When you think about working or traveling on the water, the risks may seem far away, but the truth is, that accidents at sea can change your life in an instant. Whether you work on a fishing boat or an offshore platform or...
Have you ever wondered what rules kick in when accidents occur on Louisiana’s busy waters? If you’ve spent any time around New Orleans, you’ve likely seen bustling river traffic, busy port facilities, and even...
Tropical Storm Francine Poses Risk to Offshore Workers As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Gulf of Mexico, oil and gas companies are facing the critical responsibility of protecting their offshore workers. With Francine...
In a recent report, InterManager has highlighted a disturbing rise in enclosed space casualties aboard ships. This data has been submitted to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on...
In a recent maritime incident, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced two men from a lift boat approximately 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, Louisiana. The event underscores the critical importance of safety...
In the maritime world, the terms “maintenance and cure” carry significant weight, especially for a “Jones Act seaman” who has suffered an “offshore injury” or a “tugboat...
