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    • C. “Duke” Williams
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    Paul Sterbcow Selected One of the Top 10 Lawyers in Louisiana by Super Lawyers

    January 10, 2023
    Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC would like to congratulate our managing member, Paul Sterbcow, for being recognized as one of the Top 10 lawyers in Louisiana by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a… Read More

    Common Injuries for Maritime Workers

    December 15, 2022
    Maritime workers face all the on-the-job hazards that land-based workers face, while also dealing with the unique risks that come with working in a marine environment. A single mistake can result in an accident that could change your life forever.… Read More

    Am I Entitled to Maintenance and Cure Benefits If I’m an Injured Seaman?

    November 11, 2022
    Seamen and other types of maritime workers don't qualify for state worker's compensation benefits when they become injured or ill while on-the-job. Instead, they collect benefits known as maintenance and cure. Under general maritime law, a qualifying seaman is entitled… Read More

    What Is An Unseaworthiness Claim?

    October 18, 2022
    When seamen become injured while working aboard a vessel, the general maritime law provides them with basic rights. If a seaman’s injuries were the result of unsafe conditions aboard the vessel, the general maritime law allows the injured seaman to… Read More

    Do I Qualify As A Seaman Under The Jones Act?

    October 17, 2022
    Have you been injured in an accident while working aboard a vessel? The Jones Act entitles you to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your work-related injuries. However, to collect this compensation you'll first have to prove that you… Read More

    U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues Decision re Seaman Status

    May 21, 2021
    The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an en banc decision in Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators of Texas, L.L.C. The Court held that the plaintiff, Sanchez, a land-based welder directed by his employer to work on two discrete short-term… Read More

    Paul Sterbcow & David Abramson Selected as 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers by U.S. News and World Report

    January 13, 2021
    Paul Sterbcow and David Abramson have been selected to the 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this… Read More

    Paul Sterbcow and Duke Williams Selected as 2021 Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News

    Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC is pleased to announce that two of its lawyers have been included in the Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded… Read More

    Jessica L. Ibert Selected as 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star for Transportation/Maritime Law

    January 11, 2021
    Jessica L. Ibert has been selected to the 2021 Louisiana Rising Stars list for the Transportation/Maritime practice area. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers… Read More

    Maritime Industry Seeks $3.5 Billion in Covid-19 Emergency Relief Funds

    December 14, 2020
    The maritime industry is asking Congress for $3.5 billion in emergency relief funds to help the maritime transportation system pay costs of moving commerce and keeping workers safe during the pandemic. To read more see here: https://www.workboat.com/news/government/maritime-industry-seeks-3-5-billion-for-covid-19-expenses/ Read More
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