Located in the heart of Louisiana’s bayou country, Houma, Louisiana, is a critical hub for the U.S. maritime industry. This small city, situated about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans, has long been a center for the Gulf Coast’s energy sector, and its maritime industry plays a significant role in supporting both offshore oil and gas production and the wider regional economy. Houma’s location along the Gulf of Mexico’s Intracoastal Waterway and near the mouth of the Mississippi River makes it an ideal for the marine transportation industry. The shipyards in Houma also produce tugboats and supply vessels that are critical to the safe and efficient operation of offshore drilling platforms.
The marine transportation industry in Houma provides strong support of the state and local economy. As such, the health and safety of those who work in the delta's maritime industry is of utmost importance. Maritime laws exist to protect the brave men and women who contribute so meaningfully. 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 Louisiana. Working with a seasoned admiralty lawyer on a maritime claim is crucial to maximize access to rightful compensation.
Offshore tragedies can occur unexpectedly on or around Houma waterways and result in serious injuries, illnesses, or even untimely death. Crewmembers, shoreside workers, and vessel passengers may be eligible to receive compensation under maritime law for:
Wrongful death
Traumatic brain injuries
Amputations
Slip and fall injuries
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Falling overboard
Enclosed spaces injury
Chemical burns
Docks and pier injuries
Broken bones
Toxic fume exposure
Maritime law and procedure can be different, even difficult to understand. It involves complex an overlapping remedies that sometimes conflict with shoreside laws. Mariner Law is here to help handle these specialized cases and secure maximum compensation for theirs clients.
The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) are statutes that cover seamen or shoreside workers injured on the job, and gives them a claim for medical expenses and compensation if they suffer a work-related injury. Additionally, Maintenance and Cure supplies payment for room and board and medical expenses while injured seamen recover from injury.
The maritime attorneys at Mariner Law take maritime law seriously. They have dedicated their careers to representing the victims of maritime personal injury due to the negligence of others. If you or a loved one were hurt or tragically lost at sea, don't go it alone. Maritime Attorney Josh Marino is ready to pursue fair compensation for maritime claims in Louisiana. To learn more, call for a free consultation (888) 572-1717 today.