Our Experienced Maritime Accident Lawyers have Decades of Experience Suing on Behalf of Passengers in New Orleans

new-orleans-maritime-lawyers Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are the nation’s leading maritime lawyers with 15 full-time lawyers ready to assist New Orleans residents and tourists with maritime injury claims. New Orleans is known for its outdoor adventures and booming maritime industry. Unfortunately, when injuries occur on navigable waters, maritime laws apply. These types of cases can be notoriously complex. Fortunately, when you have our team of reputable New Orleans maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. handling your case, you can breathe easier.

We are the nation’s leading maritime accident firms. Our extensive experience in handling maritime injuries earned us the designation of “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report in 2020 and our lawyers have repeatedly been named to the Best Lawyers® and Superlawyers®, year after year. Do not hesitate to contact our office to learn more about what legal options may be available to you. You can reach us by phone at 877-233-1238 to schedule your free case review as soon as today.

Meet Our Maritime Lawyers

Our team of 15 full-time maritime attorneys are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. We have offices in 7 states strategically throughout the United States, so that we are always able to assist you.

Charles R. Lipcon

Founder

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club Million Dollar Advocates Club

Jason R. Margulies

Named Partner

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers

Michael A. Winkleman

Named Partner

Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017

Jacqueline Garcell

Senior Partner

Attorney

Shipping Companies In New Orleans

Numerous shipping companies operate in and around New Orleans. Here are some of the most well-known:

AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT)
ABF Freight
ArcBest
Averitt Express
Central Freight Lines
Central Transport
Estes Express Lines
FedEx Freight
Forward Air
Lineage Logistics
Lynden
Worldwide Transportation Services
Old Dominion Freight Line
Panther Premium Logistics
Pilot Air Freight
R+L Carriers
SAIA LTL Freight
Southeastern Freight Lines
TForce Freight
UPack
XPO Logistics
Yellow Freight
YRC Freight

These are only a few of the many shipping companies in and near New Orleans. If you were working for any of these shipping companies when you suffered your maritime injuries, be sure to contact our team of dedicated attorneys to explore your legal options for financial recovery.

Cruise Lines Operating In New Orleans

If you enjoy cruise vacations or work as a passenger on a cruise ship, you may have suffered injuries on one or more of the following cruise lines operating out of New Orleans:

Carnival Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Disney Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean International
American Cruise Lines
American Queen Steamboat Company
Viking Cruises

Where are you seriously injured on a cruise line in New Orleans? Are you unsure of how to get justice and recover compensation for your injuries? Contact our New Orleans maritime attorneys to find out what’s next for your case.

Ferries Accidents In New Orleans

Ferries are one of the most popular ways to get around in New Orleans. They are also a great opportunity for maritime employees to find work. However, when you suffer an injury on a ferry in New Orleans, you may have the right to specific types and amounts of compensation.

Our New Orleans maritime attorneys will carefully examine the circumstances of your case to determine how to see if the compensation and benefits you are entitled to. If you are an injured employee, you may have the opportunity to seek benefits through the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). For example, you may be entitled to certain types of benefits, including:

Vocational rehabilitation benefits if your injuries will prevent you from being able to return to work in the same industry
Total coverage of your ferry accident-related medical expenses
Disability benefits to cover a portion of your lost income
Compensation for transportation and mileage to physician appointments

Ferry passengers who suffer injuries in New Orleans may have the opportunity to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. Our firm will closely evaluate the way in which your ferry accident occurred to establish fault.

Some of the different types of damages you could suck as part of your New Orleans ferry accident claim include:

Chronic pain and physical suffering
Loss of income
Loss of consortium
Emotional trauma
Medical expenses and equipment fees
Diminished quality of life
Property damages
Reduced earning potential
Future medical care

Common Maritime Accidents In New Orleans

Maritime accidents can take many forms. It is not uncommon for outdoor adventures and cruise ship vacations to turn catastrophic when an individual is assaulted, becomes ill, or suffers devastating injury due to malfunctioning equipment or lack of safety supplies.

Maritime employees are often subject to dangerous ship conditions, severe environmental conditions and risk suffering catastrophic injuries when their materials or equipment fails.

Some of the most common types of maritime accidents we handle in New Orleans include:

Important Deadlines You Need to Know

If you are hoping to be awarded compensation for your maritime injuries, it is essential to file your claim before the statute of limitations expires. The type of maritime injury claim you file will determine how long you have before the statute of limitations deadline passes.

The statute of limitations for the various maritime injury claims are as follows:

Personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana carry a one year statute of limitations
Cruise passenger lawsuits are usually contractually limited to a one year statute of limitations
Jones Act claims carry a three year statute of limitations
LHWCA claims carry a one year statute of limitations

It is imperative that your maritime injury claim be filed before this deadline expires. If you attempt to pursue your claim once the statute of limitations has passed, the courts will have no other choice. They will be required to dismiss your case and bar you from seeking compensation within the civil court system.

You can avoid the statute of limitations negatively affecting your right to compensation and benefits after your maritime injuries by getting an attorney at our firm to start working on your case as soon as possible.

The Nation’s Leading Maritime Lawyers Are Here To Help

It may not always be clear whether you should pursue a claim under the Jones Act, seek benefits under the LHWCA, or move forward with a personal injury lawsuit. When you’ve suffered debilitating maritime injuries, our New Orleans Maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are here to help especially if your case involves the Port of New Orleans.

Get the legal advice and support you need when you meet at most. Fill out our convenient contact form or call our office at 877-233-1238 to schedule your no-cost, risk-free consultation.

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