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A Look Back At Some Of The Notable Maritime Industry News Stories Of 2019

 As we continue into 2020, we’d thought we take some time to look back at some of the notable maritime industry news stories of 2019: Slips & Falls Are The Leading Cause of Maritime Accidents According to New Study Slips and falls are the ... read more

The Lambert Firm Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists
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The Lambert Firm is proud to announce that founding partner Hugh “Skip” Lambert and partners Cayce Peterson and J. Christopher Zainey, Jr. were named Louisiana Super Lawyers for 2020. Partners Jeremy Soso and Jacki Smith were named to the 2020 ... read more

Gangway Injuries: Make Sure It is Secure Before You Cross

 The gangway is the name of the stair, ladder or bridge structure that allows access to and from the deck of a ship, boat, dry dock or any type of vessel or marine structure. If the gangway is not properly secured, it may come loose and fall. If ... read more

Preventing Maritime Electrical Accidents

 We all know that water and electricity can be a deadly combination. However, in today’s maritime industry, electricity is just as important as water to a vessel’s abilities to transport cargo. This makes the possibility of injury due to maritime ... read more

Recent Maritime News – August 16, 2019

 Check out a few of the latest headlines in the maritime world! Historic 2019 Mississippi River flood officially done Source: WVUE NEW ORLEANS, La. – For the first time this year, there are no flood warnings on the southern Mississippi ... read more

Recent Maritime News – July 18, 2019

 Check out a few of the latest headlines in the maritime world! Federal, state officials investigating boating accident Federal and state officials are working together to investigate a boat crash that led to the death of a Sulphur man yesterday. ... read more

What Can A Seaman Do If Their Employer Ends Maintenance and Cure Too Soon?

 When a seaman becomes unable to work due to an on the job injury or illness, maritime law allows them to collect maintenance and cure benefits from their employers. How Does Maintenance & Cure Work? Maintenance benefits are payments for an ... read more

Third Fatal Offshore Accident in a Month Reported in the Gulf of Mexico

 Two people were killed and another injured Sunday in an accident at Shell Oil’s Auger Tension Leg Platform in the Gulf of Mexico, about 214 miles southwest of New Orleans. This is the third fatal offshore accident to be reported in the Gulf in ... read more

Recent Maritime News – June 27, 2019

 Check out a few of the latest headlines in the maritime world! Trump administration sued for rolling back offshore safety regulations Source: Offshore Technology A coalition of ten environmental groups is suing the Trump administration for ... read more

Recent Maritime News – May 29, 2019

 Here’s a quick roundup of some of the latest headlines in the maritime world. Morganza Spillway will open, barge will be sunk in Bayou Chene Source: WAFB The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will officially open the Morganza Control ... read more

Celebrating National Maritime Day & NOLA Maritime Month

 The Lambert Firm would like everyone to join us in honoring the men and women of the maritime industry on National Maritime Day, May 22, and during the Port of New Orleans’ Maritime Month celebrations. May 22, 2019 is National Maritime Day, a ... read more

Legal Protection for Cruise Ship Workers Who Report Environmental Law Violations

 A Federal Judge has threatened to ban Princess Carnival cruise ships from U.S. ports starting in June. Last week, U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Seitz reprimanded the cruise ship company for violations of a $40 million settlement she imposed ... read more

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