The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a system of navigable canals, rivers, and natural waterways that stretches from Boston, Massachusetts, to Brownsville, Texas. The waterway allows vessels to travel along the U.S. coastline without venturing out into the open ocean, providing a safe and efficient route for shipping and transportation. Louisiana’s portion of the ICW runs along the Gulf Coast and links various inland and coastal areas, providing direct access to major ports such as the Port of New Orleans, Port of Baton Rouge, and Port of Lake Charles. Louisiana is home to one of the largest oil and gas sectors in the U.S., and the ICW provides essential access for transporting energy products like crude oil, refined petroleum, and natural gas to and from offshore platforms and refineries.
The expansive maritime industrial complex on the Intracoastal Waterway is crucial to the local and state economy. As such, the health and safety of those who work in the marine transportation sector on the ICW is of utmost importance. Maritime laws exist to protect the brave men and women who contribute so meaningfully to the Southern Louisiana economy. Mariner Law has the knowledge and experience required to assist deckhands, dock workers, commercial fishermen, ship officer, tankermen, ferry workers, and others who are injured (or killed) aboard vessels in Louisiana. Working with a seasoned admiralty lawyer on a maritime claim is crucial to maximize access to rightful compensation.
Maritime accidents and incidents unfortunately happen on the Intracoastal Waterway in Louisiana. Commercial vessel casualties and recreational boating accidents alike can result in serious injury, illness, or even wrongful death. Victims like crewmembers, shoreside workers, and vessel passengers may be eligible to receive compensation for these injuries and illnesses under general maritime law, including:
Wrongful death
Brain injuries
Amputations
Slip and fall injuries
Electrical shock
Frostbite
Falling overboard
Drowning
Chemical burns
Docks and pier injuries
Sprains, strains, and broken bones
Toxic fume 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 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.