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 Maritime Vessel Ruling
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Posted November 25, 2020

Maritime Vessel Ruling

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled, once and for all, on whether a riverboat constitutes a “vessel” under federal maritime law. It is an important distinction because a case governed by [...]

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 Charter Boat Accidents
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Posted February 1, 2020

Charter Boat Accidents

The tragic death of 34 people last year in a boat fire in California sheds light on safety considerations for boat operators and passengers. A fire on board the diving boat, Conception, claimed [...]

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 Tips to Avoid Boating Accidents and Injuries
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By Joseph Joy
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Posted August 29, 2019

Tips to Avoid Boating Accidents and Injuries

In 2017, the United States Coast Guard counted 4,291 accidents that involved 658 deaths, 2,629 injuries and approximately $46 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational [...]

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 Is A Casino Riverboat a Vessel Under the Jones Act?
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Posted August 18, 2019

Is A Casino Riverboat a Vessel Under the Jones Act?

An injury to a worker aboard a casino riverboat in Lake Charles is making headlines in the world of admiralty law. It’s an issue our maritime personal injury practice is following closely [...]

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 Supreme Court: No Punitive Damages for Jones Act Seamen
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Posted June 26, 2019

Supreme Court: No Punitive Damages for Jones Act Seamen

Maritime injuries are quite common in South Louisiana given our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the huge industries that rely on the water – shipping, energy, transportation, etc. [...]

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