Plaquemines Parish, located at the southern tip of Louisiana, plays a vital role in the region’s maritime industry. Situated along the Mississippi River and bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, Plaquemines Parish supports deep-water ports, maritime services, and a thriving energy sector. With its proximity to New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish serves as an extension of the Port of New Orleans, offering access to both domestic markets via the Mississippi River and international trade through the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, the parish has become a key player in industries like shipping, energy production, logistics, and shipbuilding. The parish's proximity to several major refineries and chemical plants makes it an important center for the export and import of petroleum products. Crude oil, refined petroleum, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are among the most commonly transported goods through Plaquemines' deep-water terminals.
The expansive petro-chemical industrial complex of Plaquemines Parish is big business for Louisiana and the U.S. in general. As such, keeping the shipboard and shoreside workers of the marine transportation industry safe is of national importance. That is why maritime laws exist to protect the brave men and women who contribute so meaningfully in shipping and other marine trades. Mariner Law exclusively represents injured mariners. The firm has the knowledge and experience required to help deckhands, dock workers, commercial fishermen, ship officer, tankermen, ferry workers, and others who are injured -- or even killed -- aboard vessels in Plaquemines Parish. Working with an experienced admiralty lawyer who specializes in maritime claims is crucial to maximize fair compensation.
Accidents all too frequently happen in the waterways around Plaquemines Parish. These incidents can also result in serious injury, illness, or even untimely passing. Crewmembers, shoreside workers, and vessel passengers may be eligible to receive compensation for maritime injuries such as:
Wrongful death
Traumatic brain injuries
Lost limbs
Slip and fall injuries
Hypothermia
Lacerations
Falling overboard
Burns
Docks and pier injuries
Broken bones
Toxic exposure
Maritime law can be incredibly difficult to understand, as it involves complex and sometime overlapping remedies. Mariner Law is here to help handle these complicated cases and secure compensation for client losses.
The Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) are specific legal statutes that cover seamen or shoreside workers injured on the job, and deliver them a claim if they suffer injury and need time to recover. Additionally, Maintenance and Cure supplies payment for room and board and medical expenses while injured seamen recover from injury.
The maritime lawyers at Mariner Law take pride in the firm's extensive experience handling maritime cases. Maritime Attorney Josh Marino is ready to pursue rightful compensation for you or your loved one. To find out what Mariner Law can do to help, call (888) 572-1717 today and schedule a consultation at no cost.