Houma
Houma, LA is widely considered the de facto capital of deep bayou country, with many pleasures of the region’s robust culture easily accessible. However, with the nature of work and recreation you can find in the rich wetlands of Louisiana, it is always essential to be aware of the potential risk of boating accidents. If…
Read MoreHouma Maritime Lawyer
Offshore accidents in Houma, Louisiana, pose significant risks to workers in industries such as oil and gas and maritime. When these accidents occur, having legal representation becomes not only important but often essential to safeguard one’s rights and secure fair compensation. At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, we stand out as the go-to law firm with…
Read MoreNew Orleans
New Orleans offers an array of boating activities that attract both locals and tourists alike. With its picturesque waterways and unique features, boating in New Orleans offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Popular boating destinations in New Orleans include the French Quarter, where boaters can enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown while traversing the Mississippi River,…
Read MoreNew Orleans Maritime Lawyer
From the soulful melodies drifting through the jazz-infused air of Bourbon Street to the lively commotion along Royal Street, New Orleans embodies a rich tapestry of cultural splendor. Yet amidst its lively allure, New Orleans has also witnessed the somber tales of offshore mishaps, where the murky waters of the mighty Mississippi have borne witness…
Read MoreWhat is a Maelstrom?
Ocean maelstroms have captured people’s attention for a long time. From ancient sailors’ tales to modern scientific discoveries, these underwater vortexes come with great awe and mystery. Although maelstroms are essentially big rotating ocean currents, it’s their complex formation and behavior that makes them so fascinating. Furthermore, some maelstroms develop because of temporary environmental conditions,…
Read MoreWhat is a Longshoreman
A person that works in the maritime industry that loads and unloads cargo onto ships at a dock or port is known as a longshoreman. Also known as dockers or dock workers, longshoremen are an essential component of the workforce in the shipping and receiving industry. Let’s dive more into what is a longshoreman to…
Read MoreWho Qualifies as a Seaman in Maritime Lawsuits?
For more than a century, Louisiana’s economy has been dominated by the shipping, import-export, and oil and gas industries. These maritime industries provide thousands of people with employment in and around LA, and they truly have molded the state’s economic, social, political, and environmental landscape for a very long time. Most people that work in…
Read MoreCruise Ship Accident Lawyer in Louisiana
Every year, a lot of people enjoy themselves immensely and unwind on cruises, sometimes even bringing their families along or making it an annual vacation destination. However, other passengers can suffer an accident while on a cruise and experience significant changes to their lives. The sad truth is that cruise ships often experience cases like…
Read MoreMaritime Law Terms and Definitions
Arbitration – Maritime arbitration in the United States is protected by the Federal Arbitration Act. While some parties might prefer to resolve their problem in court, maritime arbitration is an out-of-court alternative dispute resolution. Under this act, any written transaction or contract is valid and enforceable, unless there are grounds in law or equity for…
Read MoreDiving Accident Lawyer in Louisiana
If you’ve been injured in a scuba diving accident—whether you were working or on vacation—you could have recourse to hold those accountable for your injuries responsible for their negligence. Who that might be depends on why you were diving, how the accident occurred, and who is involved. No matter the circumstances of your diving accident,…
Read MoreGonzales Maritime Lawyer
The maritime and offshore sectors are major linchpins of Louisiana industry. Our state is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of roustabouts, roughnecks, derrickmen, captains, motormen, boatswains, rig mechanics, drillers, and able seamen, and the good-paying work they do provides millions of dollars in state revenue every year. These hard-working men and women are crucial…
Read MoreDenham Springs Maritime Lawyer
Being a gulf state, Louisiana’s economy depends on the water: from the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to the thriving ports along the Mississippi, and the thousands of fishing, shipping, and other maritime businesses provide thousands of well-paying jobs to hard workers in our state. Of course, working on the water can be…
Read MoreDrowning Accident Lawyer in Louisiana
Drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental injury in the United States, with nearly 4,000 drowning victims succumbing every year—that’s about 11 a day. If your loved one has drowned, you’re likely devastated and unsure where to turn for answers. While financial compensation won’t bring your loved one back, it can help pay for…
Read MoreJones Act Attorneys in Louisiana
Maritime occupations—including work on oil platforms, in shipping lanes and receiving docks, on fishing boats and barges, and more—are some of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Every year, thousands of able-bodied seamen are severely injured in accidents at sea. When that happens, they can apply for Jones Act protections to hold their employers…
Read MoreZachary Maritime Lawyer
From the oil drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico to the inland ports of the Mississippi, in industries as varied as shipping, oil and gas, fishing, and more, thousands of Louisianans are employed on or around the waters of our state. These jobs are well-paying, skilled jobs that bring millions in revenue every year.…
Read MoreBoat Accident Injury Attorneys in Louisiana
The vast majority of vehicle accidents in the United States involve passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, or motorcycles. While not quite as common, thousands of boating accidents still occur each year. In the U.S., experts estimate that boating accidents are about 20% as likely as a traffic accident, but more than 10% of boating accidents each…
Read MoreAccident on oil platform causes brain damage
Oil rig worker settles for $6 million after suffering extensive facial fractures and brain damage.
Read MoreHMO verdict for Deceptive Insurance Practices
Deceptive Insurance Practices case settles for $222,000,000.
Read MoreRough Seas Maritime Injury
Our client was involved in a maritime injury case that resulted from rough seas and a lower back injury, which resulted in a $125,000 settlement.
Read More63 Year Old Pipe Welder Working on Barge in Gulf
Settlement for pipe welder suffering rib and back injuries after being transferred from a tug boat to barge when basket became entrapped on barge equipment.
Read MoreOffshore accident resulting in leg amputation
Our client was involved in an offshore accident that resulted in a leg amputation.
Read MoreWell blow Out Causes Severe Injuries
Our client, an inland drilling barge worker, suffered severe and permanent injuries after a well blow out.
Read MoreBritish Petroleum Gulf of Mexico explosion causes wrongful death
The British Petroleum Gulf of Mexico explosion in 2010 was responsible for the wrongful death of our client.
Read MoreAn explosion on boat causes burns on 70% of seaman’s body.
Oil rig worker settles for $6 million after suffering extensive facial fractures and brain damage.
Read MoreExplosion on boat causes burns over seaman’s body
An explosion on boat causes burns on 70% of seaman’s body.
Read MoreMonroe Maritime Lawyer
In Louisiana, the import and export, shipping, as well as oil and gas industries have dominated the economy for more than a century. These maritime industries provide jobs for thousands of people in Monroe and the state overall, and truly have shaped the economic, social, political, and environmental landscape in our state for so many…
Read MoreLake Charles Maritime Lawyer
Louisiana’s position on the Gulf of Mexico, and its control of rivers like the Mississippi and Calcasieu, means that a number of industries are high-performing here: shipping, oil and gas production, and other maritime industries. Many of the people of Lake Charles take part in these industries in their careers as seamen, derrickmen, divers, floorhands,…
Read MoreHammond Maritime Lawyer
With its proximity to the Gulf Coast, Hammond is home to large-scale production facilities, chemical plants, and oil refineries. Thousands of Louisiana residents work in the maritime industry aboard tankers, crew boats, lay barges, spars, and offshore platforms. Unfortunately, every year many of these workers suffer serious or even fatal injuries in offshore accidents. Everyone…
Read MoreAlexandria Maritime Lawyer
Louisiana has a sizable maritime industry that has an impact not only on our home, the Pelican State, but also on the entire country. Our state is full of hundreds, if not thousands of: divers, seamen, crane operators, roughnecks, drillers, captains, motormen, derrickmen, crane operators, floormen, rig mechanics, roustabouts, tool pushers, boatswains, plus more! In…
Read MoreShreveport Maritime Lawyer
The variety and extent of maritime workers in northern Louisiana is substantial: our state is home to hundreds if not thousands of seamen, roustabouts, roughnecks, derrickmen, drillers divers, captains, motormen, boatswains, crane operators, floormen, rig mechanics, tool pushers, and more. These men and women are crucial to the economy of Gulf Coast states like Louisiana,…
Read MoreLafayette Maritime Lawyer
In Louisiana, we have a booming maritime industry. Seamen, deckhands, divers, roustabouts, roughnecks, derrickmen, drillers, boat captains, motormen, boatswains, crane operators, floormen, rig mechanics, tool pushers, fishermen, and others who work on or near the water play a vital role in the Gulf states. Whether you work on a river, lake or even offshore, your…
Read MoreBaton Rouge Maritime Lawyer
Louisiana’s economy is intimately connected to the water. The oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, the major ports dotting the Mississippi, and the fishing industry all employ thousands of Louisianans in well-paying, skilled labor. Of course, working on the water is notoriously unpredictable. Offshore rigs, fishing boats, and ports are dangerous workplaces prone to…
Read MoreOffshore Accident and Maritime Injury
Our maritime injury lawyers have represented clients who suffered injuries or death in offshore accident legal claims.
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