Workplace Injuries

• Why the Jones Act is Important to Seamen

  Timothy Young | March 16, 2010 5:50 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  The Jones Act is a federal law that allows an injured employee to file suit directly against their employer, and collect money damages, for any of their employer’s negligence which may have...

• Punitive damages for maritime claims

  Timothy Young | September 17, 2009 8:40 AM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  In a most recent United States Supreme Court maritime decision, it was ruled that injured seamen could be awarded punitive damages in addition to their maintenance and care damages. Maintenance...

• Murphy Oil Tank Leaks into Mississippi River

  Tim Young | June 27, 2007 5:15 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Oil from a Murphy Oil owned cooling tank leaked into the Mississippi River Tuesday. The Coast Guard investigated the spill which consisted of a diesel-gasoline mixture. There was no information on whether the Coast Guard would issue a fine in this maritime associated spill.

• Sixth L'Oreal Factory Honored by OSHA

  Shannon Weidemann | April 17, 2007 8:54 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  L'Oreal operates six manufacturing plants in the United States and it was just awarded it's last OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) "Star" Flag. The award recognizes effective workplace safety. On average plants that have been awarded VPP status have an injury rate that is 50 percent lower than other plants in the same field. "L'Oreal is clearly committed to protecting the safety and...