Beat the Heat: Maritime Workers and the Dangers of Heat-related Illnesses
Maritime workers must often work in hot and humid conditions, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. As summer approaches and the days become warmer along the Gulf Coast, it is important for ... read more
Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to seek punitive damages under general maritime law. In the case of Batterton v. Dutra Group, the Ninth ... read more
Cayce Peterson to Moderate CLE on Products Liability Issues in Maritime Law
The Lambert Firm’s Cayce Peterson will be moderating a panel discussion May 9 on Products Liability Issues in Maritime Law for the New Orleans Bar Association. Cayce chairs the Products Liability Committee, which is joining forces with the ... read more
Avoiding Mooring Line Snap Back Accidents
If you work in the maritime industry long enough, you are sure to have heard the many horror stories about workers being killed or seriously injured due to mooring line injuries caused by the sudden breaking and “snap back” of a ... read more
When Worker Fatigue Leads to Maritime Accidents
Maritime accidents injure and kill workers every year and cause millions of dollars in damages to vessels, dock facilities and offshore platforms. Research into the causes of these accidents has revealed that an alarming number of these ... read more
Tugboat that Sank in Mississippi River Found; 2 Crewmembers Still Missing
The tugboat Natalie Jean, which capsized and sank in the Mississippi River last week leaving 2 crewmembers missing, has been located. Ricky Boyette, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman, said salvaging of the vessel would not begin until the ... read more
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Two Men Missing After Tugboat Sinks on Mississippi River
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search late Tuesday night for two men missing after a tugboat capsized and sank Monday morning on the Mississippi River near Chalmette, Louisiana. The towing vessel Natalie Jean was pulling a barge when it struck ... read more
Barge Accident Highlights Dangers of Navigating Mississippi River During High Water Stages
A tow barge struck the Gov. Nicholls Street wharf in New Orleans last week, damaging a number of pilings. No injuries or spills were reported as a result of the incident, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The incident served to ... read more
Offshore Worker Killed on Platform off Louisiana Coast
A third-party construction worker was killed Saturday while replacing firewater plug piping on an oil platform off the Louisiana coast. No other injuries were reported and no pollution occurred as a result of the incident. The Bureau of Safety ... read more
Can You Be Blacklisted for Filing an Offshore Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in an on-the-job accident caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel or the negligence of a vessel’s owner, captain or crew, you have a right to seek compensation for your damages by filing ... read more
How Long Do You Have to File a Maritime Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker injured while on the job, there are many advantages to seeking legal representation from an experienced offshore injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident takes place. There are statutes of limitations ... read more
Maritime Workers and Hypothermia
At the Lambert Firm we’ve been representing injured maritime workers in Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast region in a wide variety of maritime injury cases since the 1970s. We know how dangerous maritime work can get, especially during the ... read more
