Case Result

$4M

Maritime (Jones Act) / Wrongful Death

Mandeville, LA

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Case Details

Settlement for the family of a chief engineer who died from third-degree burns after an offshore diving vessel exploded in the Gulf of Mexico during a pipeline abandonment project. Case involved Jones Act and general maritime law claims against the vessel owner/employer for reckless safety violations.

Additional Notes

Successfully negotiated settlement prior to trial.

Mandeville, LA
4.20 rating (5 reviews)
3 attorneys
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