The Gulf of Mexico (also known as the Gulf of America) has long been a central point for maritime activity, and Louisiana, with its strategic coastline, plays a pivotal role in the region’s economic and industrial landscape. Louisiana’s coastline stretches for over 400 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, providing the state with direct access to one of the world’s busiest and most important bodies of water. The Gulf is a critical trade route, linking the U.S. to Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Additionally, Louisiana’s proximity to oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico makes it a vital hub for energy production and offshore services. The state’s ports, particularly the Port of New Orleans, Port of Baton Rouge, and Port of Lake Charles, are among the busiest in the U.S. These ports serve as key gateways for international trade, particularly for goods like petrochemicals, agricultural products, and machinery, as well as for the offshore oil and gas industry.
The expansive, multi-state marine industrial complex of the Gulf is critical to the the state and national economy. As such, the health and safety of the brave men and women working aboard vessels and shoreside in support of the marine transportation sector is of utmost importance. Maritime and admiralty laws were created by legislatures and court to protect those who contribute so meaningfully on the Gulf of Mexico. Mariner Law has the knowledge and experience required to assist deckhands, dock workers, commercial fishermen, ship officer, tankermen, ferry workers, and others who are injured (or killed) aboard vessels in the Gulf. Working with a seasoned admiralty lawyer on a maritime claim is crucial to maximize access to rightful compensation.
The Gulf of Mexico is vast and the risks at sea can be great. Tragedy can strike when it is least expected aboard commercial ships and recreational vessels alike. And when these things happen, serious injury, illness, or even wrongful death can result. Crewmembers, shoreside workers, and even vessel passengers can be eligible to receive compensation in litigation for injuries they suffer due to the fault of others, including:
Wrongful death
Traumatic brain injuries
Lost limbs
Slip and fall injuries
Hypothermia
Drowning
Falling overboard
Enclosed spaces injury
Chemical burns
Docks and pier injuries
Broken bones
Toxic exposure
Maritime law can be difficult to understand, even for general practice lawyers. It can involve interpretation of overlapping statutory remedies and centuries old common law. If you have a maritime case, lean on experience. Mariner Law is proud to provide admiralty lawyers with years of experience exclusively in maritime law. They are here to help maximize compensation for their clients.
The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) are two common statutory remedies that cover seamen or shoreside workers after on-the-job injuries. Maintenance and Cure supplies payment for room and board and medical expenses while injured seamen recover from injury. And injured vessel passengers pay be entitled to other remedies.
The maritime lawyers at Mariner Law take pride in the firm's salty legal experience handling maritime injury cases. Maritime Attorney Josh Marino is standing by to pursue rightful compensation for his clients. To find out what Mariner Law can do to help in your case, call (888) 572-1717 to schedule a free consultation.