What does the Death on the High Seas Act cover? The Death on the High Seas Act is a maritime law that helps families who have lost a loved one due to negligence. If you have lost a loved one in a maritime accident, you may be eligible to recover compensation. Our New Orleans Death …
What Damages Are Available in a Maritime Injury Case?
A maritime injury case may allow you to secure damages for your medical bills, lost pay, mental anguish, pain, and suffering. The precise compensation available will depend on your situation. Not everyone receives the same payments through a claim. You can learn more about the money available to you with help from a New Orleans …
What Is the Average Maritime Injury Settlement?
The value of maritime injury settlements can vary significantly from one case to the next, making it challenging to provide an average. Instead, New Orleans maritime injury lawyers assess each client’s losses and strive to secure fair compensation. Your maritime injury settlement may provide compensation to pay for your medical bills, pain, emotional anguish, lost …
What is Maximum Medical Improvement
When you get injured while working offshore or near a vessel or boat, a term that you may hear is “maximum medical improvement.” While it is a legal term, it is actually a description of your medical condition. Maximum medical improvement, otherwise known as MMI, is a determination made by a doctor that you have …
Does Maritime Law Apply to Accidents on Rivers and Lakes?
When most people think of maritime law, they usually imagine accidents that occur offshore or in open blue water involving vessels such as barges, cargo ships, and oil platforms. But what about the waters that surround our shores such as lakes and rivers? May individuals such as river boat pilots, fishing guides, and other individuals …
When Does Federal Maritime Law Apply to Oil and Gas Workers
If you were hurt when working in the oil and gas industry, you may be wondering if maritime law applies to your injury. The answer is you likely have rights under federal maritime law as an oil or gas worker. You may be able to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, past and future …
Do Dockworkers Have Remedies Under Maritime Law?
The Port of New Orleans is a vital part of the City’s economy. The port generates approximately $100 million in revenue annually through cargo, rail, industrial real estate, and cruises. This economic power is supported by the hard work of dockworkers. These workers load and unload the outgoing and incoming cargo, and prepare the dock …