Boating is a popular recreational activity in Louisiana, both in state waterways and off the state shores in the Gulf of Mexico. However, just like people can drive recklessly or negligently, people can operate a boat recklessly or negligently. For example, a boater...
Admiralty And Maritime Law
The wide range of causes of offshore injuries
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | May 30, 2019 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Thousands of Louisiana residents are offshore workers. Each day they work hard to earn an income, but at the same time, they probably realize that they face a certain degree of danger each day as well. Injuries for offshore workers are, unfortunately, somewhat common....
An overview of the Jones Act
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Apr 18, 2019 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Many Louisiana residents work offshore or on ships that are involved in international commerce. These individuals, like workers on land, may occasionally be in danger on the job. However, there are likely to be differences in how injured workers offshore or on ships...
What do you need to know about Admiralty and Maritime Law?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Mar 7, 2019 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Many of our readers have probably heard of Admiralty and Maritime Law, with Louisiana being a coastal state. However, since this is an area of the law that not many people have contact with, unlike, for example, personal injury or criminal defense law, some people...
Getting injured offshore can be different than an injury on land
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 20, 2018 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Each day hundreds of people in America are injured on the job. Louisiana isn't immune to this troubling problem. However, unlike many other states, Louisiana has many people among its population who work offshore, oftentimes on boats or oil rigs. Getting injured...
What are the penalties for boating while drunk?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Jul 20, 2018 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Naturally, many people see the distinction between driving a vehicle-commonly on the road-and a boating vessel-commonly on a body of water-and assume that the distinction means that actions that violate the law pertaining to each mode of transport will be different....
Top causes of boating accidents show they could have been avoided
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | May 9, 2018 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
As the weather finally improves across the country, Louisiana residents may be getting their boats ready for short voyages out onto the waters with their family and friends. However, boat safety is just as important as vehicle safety, if not more, as cold water is...
Victims of boating or oil rig accidents can get compensation
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Mar 22, 2018 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Recreational boating accidents are just one example of a situation where a Louisiana resident may become injured on a boat or other vessels at sea. Admiralty and maritime accidents can take place in a number of situations, ranging from a slip and fall on the vessel to...
What are my remedies if I am injured in a boating accident?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Mar 16, 2018 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Boating is a pastime Louisiana residents engage in as a method of unwinding. With the calm blue water and slight waves rocking a boat, those fortunate enough to be near the water often find themselves going out on a boat as the weather improves. With relaxing and...
Understanding admiralty law
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Nov 3, 2017 | Admiralty And Maritime Law, Firm News
Though Louisiana residents live near bodies of water and often enjoy their weekend by engaging in activities that involve them, such as recreational boating or waterskiing, they may not be aware what laws apply if they are involved in a recreational boating...
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