Legal Updates

The Dangers of Confined Space Entry for Maritime Workers

February 15, 2023

The confined spaces found aboard a vessel or offshore rig have always been risky places to work. These areas present unique hazards for the maritime workers who must enter and work in these areas. Despite efforts to reduce the risks… Read More

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