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Dozens of offshore oil-and-gas production platforms were evacuated in the Gulf of Mexico last month to protect workers from Hurricane Harvey. According to the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, as of August 29, 2017, workers from 102 platforms (out of 737 manned platforms in the Gulf) and 5 drilling rigs (out of 10)… Read More
Louisiana Has Most Distracted Drivers in U.S.
Be careful when driving in Louisiana, because drivers here aren’t always paying attention. In fact, Louisiana has the most distracted drivers in the country, according to a recently released study. (That’s also one of the reasons that Louisiana has the second-most expensive car insurance premiums, averaging $1,921.) Between 2011-2015, there were 26,977 people injured because… Read More
Car Crashes Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Teens
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2015, 2,333 teens between the ages of 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, and in 2014, there were 221,313 teens treated in emergency rooms for car accident injuries…. Read More
Seamen, Maritime Workers Should Prepare for Hurricane Season
It’s officially hurricane season, and seamen and other maritime workers need to take extra precautions. In fact, forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict that the 2017 hurricane season will be more active than normal. While no hurricanes have formed yet, tropical storm Cindy recently made landfall in Louisiana before weakening into a… Read More
Company Asks Court to Determine Whether Injured Worker Is Seaman
An Assumption Parish man and Viral Investments, LLC (doing business as DHD Offshore Services) can’t agree on whether the man is an “injured seaman” within the meaning of the Jones Act. In fact, the company has filed a complaint for a declaratory judgment, which essentially means that it is asking a court to say that… Read More
Two Recently Filed Jones Act Lawsuits
Maritime workers who are injured on the job may bring a claim under the Jones Act, a federal law that protects injured seamen and allows them to recover damages from negligent employers. (A seaman is someone who performs a significant amount of work on an offshore vessel.) The Jones Act covers everyone, from the most… Read More
This Texting and Driving Video could Save a Life!
Check out this texting and driving Video from the YouTube reality TV channel for teens, SummerBreak.
Professions at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
There are inherent risks involved in a number of professions (like playing professional football or working on an oil rig), but there are some risks you might not always think about. One example is exposure to asbestos. While asbestos use is strictly regulated, Louisiana law permits the use of asbestos in certain products. For more… Read More
Driving While under the Influence of Drugs As Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Generally, driving under the influence is associated with drunk driving. But alcohol is not the only substance that impairs drivers. Driving while under the influence of drugs can be equally impairing and carries the same penalties as driving while under the influence of alcohol. (Drivers can also get in trouble for driving while under the… Read More
Which Law Applies: Maritime Law or Louisiana Law?
Injured Offshore Well Worker A federal appeals court recently held that maritime law applies to a case involving an injured offshore well worker. The question in the case was whether Louisiana law or maritime law should be used to interpret the contract that resulted in the injury. Background This lawsuit involved a contract to perform… Read More
