Living along beautiful waterways, bayous and a nearby ocean proves enticing to the people who make the Gulf region of New Orleans their home. The result is that so many leisure activities – including recreational boating and diving -- are available. However, accidents...
A worker who meets the definition of a seaman under the Jones Act has special rights, not held by other workers, to seek damages for injuries that are more generous than workers’ compensation. A recent federal court of appeals decision helped clarified whether a...
Working on a boat can be an incredibly dangerous job. Although there are a number of workplace regulations that seek to keep maritime workers safe, the sad truth is that far too many employers fail to abide by them. When these violations occur, workers can suffer...
