Maritime/Jones Act

Workers in Louisiana shouldn't have to worry about financial devastation caused by their employment. If a worker gets hurt because something goes wrong on the job, they usually have the option of filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Generally speaking,...

There are many hazardous conditions that people face while working on oil rigs. The nature of this work is such that an employee may be exposed to flammable materials or end up being caught up in an explosion. When a serious event like an explosion happens on an oil...

Anyone who works in the offshore industry knows that their work comes with certain inherent risks. That's partly the reason why this line of work is heavily regulated and why you receive above-average pay for your work. At the same time, your health and safety are...

Working on the high seas is unlike any employment that occurs on land. Employees are in remote locations even just off the Louisiana shore and often have specific challenges seeking medical treatment when accidents or injuries occur. While this has commonly been...

Rescue efforts along the Mississippi River after a January barge collision near Luling turned to recovery operations after three crew members on one the towing vessel remained missing more than 24 hours after the accident. One crew member was reportedly picked up in...

Most workers in the United States are covered by workers' compensation when they are injured at work. This enables them to gain back damages for any expenses associated with their work injury, from medical bills to lost wages. This compensation is generally awarded...