There are many workers in the Metairie area who depend on their maritime jobs. Working on the water can be a risky endeavor. There are many hazards that maritime workers face and an injury can affect them for the rest of their working career. A shoulder injury is one...
Antiquated laws sometimes complicate the rights of seaman, longshoreman and other worker to seek fair and just compensation for work-related injuries. In one case, a dredge operator is relying on an almost 200- year-old federal maritime law to limit their liability...
Most ships rely on a wide variety of electrical systems for propulsion, steering, navigation, emergency lights and a variety of other systems. In addition, many tools used for repair or maintenance use electricity to function. However, the electricity used to run both...
