The pandemic has impacted all our lives in countless ways in the last 18 months. One that may surprise some is the uptick in violence toward flight attendants and other airline staff. One recent example is one passenger’s attack of a Southwest Airlines flight...
Maritime law is like persona injury law in many states because it allows a plaintiff to collect damages for emotional injuries as long as there are also physical injuries or symptoms of injury. However, the 5th Circuit Court potentially expanded the range of knowable...
Shrimp landings seem to be on the rebound in the Gulf region. The 2.3 million pounds of shrimp caught in April marked a slight increase from the previous month. Although still below historic averages, shrimp landings have seen a good bump up from last year’s declining...
Many will remember the fire at the Allied Shipyard in Larose on April 16, 2020. There was $900,000 in damage to the dive support boat Iron Maiden, but luckily there were no injuries. Now the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded its investigation and...
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is an essential piece of legislation that is the fundamental basis of the maritime industry. Also known as the Jones Act, it protects seamen, fishermen, platform workers, and others who work on the water. It is generally similar to how...
Maritime workers such as commercial fishermen and vessel crew face many dangerous job hazards that may lead to life-changing injuries or even death. Workers on these vessels confront an assortment of potential injuries and illnesses including spinal cord trauma and...
The Coast Guard suspended its search on April 19 for sailors aboard the capsized liftboat Seacor Power. The 129-foot boat with 19 onboard went down around 4:30 p.m. on April 13 amidst hurricane-force winds eight miles off the coast of Port Fourchon. The search and...
Boeing was on the rebound in 2021. Not only was the airline industry moving back toward pre-pandemic business levels of activities, but the manufacturer also took orders for 185 of its 737 Max as well as other orders and deliveries in the first quarter of the new...
When someone else's reckless or negligent behavior causes you to suffer serious bodily harm, you need all the help you can get to secure the best possible compensation for your injuries. The cost of a car accident's medical bills alone can be more than several...
It is unfortunate that drug addiction among truckers around the globe is much higher than the average. This should be no surprise, considering the long hours alone, stuck in a cab and hurtling down the road with up to 80,000 pounds of vehicle and payload. They fight...
