Under the Jones Act, maritime employers owe injured seamen maintenance and cure. It also gives them the right to pursue damages when […]
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If you work on the water in Louisiana, from the busy Port of New Orleans to the oil platforms off the coast […]
Fatigue is one of the most serious and preventable hazards for seamen. Long shifts, overnight rotations, and not getting enough rest can […]
Offshore burn injuries are among the most severe and life-altering hazards at sea. When fires or explosions occur on offshore rigs, platforms, […]
Equipment failure injuries occur when offshore machinery, such as cranes, winches, hydraulic systems, or drilling equipment, breaks down due to poor maintenance, […]
Working offshore means constant motion, and one slick deck can end a career. From oil residue to unsecured gear, slip, trip, and […]
You’ve reported your offshore injury and returned home. Now what comes next? The decisions you make after leaving the vessel can directly […]
After suffering an offshore injury, what you do in the first hours can determine the strength of your case. Confusion, pressure, and […]
Louisiana retailers often overstock shelves or stack boxes far higher than is safe. Falling boxes, collapsing displays, and unstable shelving send thousands […]
When merchandise falls from a store shelf, it’s easy for employees to dismiss the incident as an isolated occurrence. In reality, even […]
When merchandise falls in a store and leads to an injury, retailers often dismiss the incident as a fluke. Stores have a […]
Public sidewalks, parks, and government buildings should be safe for everyone. Yet uneven pavement, poor maintenance, and loose fixtures cause countless falls […]
Unlike slips, trip-and-falls usually involve an unexpected obstacle or elevation change that stops your foot suddenly. Trip-and-falls can cause broken wrists, head […]
A concussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It occurs when a blow, jolt, or sudden motion causes […]
As the festive season arrives in Slidell, our community comes alive with holiday cheer, from the sparkling lights along Bayou Liberty to […]
Axonal shearing, or diffuse axonal injury (DAI), is one of the most serious types of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It occurs when […]
Hammond, LA, is a true crossroads city–where I-12 meets I-55, and where Northshore shoppers and travelers converge during the holidays. From big-box […]
New Orleans, Louisiana is built for celebration–and during November through early January, the city’s energy ramps up. Festivals, office parties, bowl games, […]