New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/09/2022 -- The Lambert Firm is proud to announce its new firm name — Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso — acknowledging the ongoing contributions of firm partners Chris Zainey, Jacki Smith, & Jeremy Soso and memorializing the bright future of this highly regarded firm for many years to come.

The New Orleans-based law firm represents accident victims in a wide range of personal injury claims, including maritime injuries and aviation accidents, as well as handling mass torts and environmental claims, among other areas of the Firm's unique and distinguished practice.

Meet the Attorneys of Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso

Hugh "Skip" Lambert founded The Lambert Firm in 1977 and specializes in maritime, products liability, toxic tort, environmental, class action, whistleblower and multi-district litigation. Over the past 40 years, he has forged a reputation of skill, candor and resiliency as a representative of individuals in the maritime and oil & gas world.

Jay Christopher "Chris" Zainey, Jr. is well known throughout Louisiana for being a tireless protector of his clients and the community at large. Chris focuses his legal practice on maritime law / Jones act cases, wrongful death cases, catastrophic personal injury cases, complex tort litigation, governmental representation and business disputes.

Jacki Smith joined The Lambert Firm in 2013 after receiving her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. She practices in the areas of maritime litigation / Jones Act cases, maintenance and cure issues, vessel collisions, wrongful death, general personal injury, and LHWCA matters. A Louisiana native with family ties to the marine/offshore industry, she is a proud advocate for commercial divers and other seamen and longshoremen in maritime personal injury litigation and related issues.

Jeremy Soso joined the firm in 2012 and maintains a diverse litigation practice. He has extensive experience representing individuals and corporations in cases involving personal injury and insurance coverage. He also assists clients in criminal proceedings and family law matters, as well as representing and advising small businesses.

"I am immensely proud of our firm and the outstanding legal services our team provides to our clients," said Hugh Lambert, founding partner of Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso. I am excited to announce our firm's new name, which emphasizes our approach to handling cases. We are a strong team of attorneys who are dedicated to achieving collaboratively the best possible outcome for all our clients. Our clients and colleagues can count on the uninterrupted dedication and top-quality representation by all our partners, associates and staff in ongoing and future representation for legal matters in all of the areas of our diverse practice whether, maritime, aviation, mass torts, whistleblower cases, chemical contamination, product liability or personal injuries from any type of vehicle or other cause."

Accompanying the name change will be a new logo and web domain. The new branding represents the strength and collaboration of Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso. "I look forward to continuing the excellent work that we have done together for so many years and delivering the results our clients deserve. The future of the firm is very bright."

Notable Case Results

The attorneys of Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso have more than 75 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $1 billion for clients. Among our notable case results are:

Total damages of over $1.1 billion in value to homeowners in the Chinese drywall case

In the aftermath of several devastating hurricanes in the mid-2000s, suppliers and builders purchased drywall manufactured in China that contained excess sulfur compounds which were then emitted into homes after being installed, corroding electrical wiring, appliances, plumbing and other fixtures.

$125 million settlement against BNI and URS

The False Claims Act lawsuit on behalf of 3 former employees alleged that defendants Bechtel National Inc., Bechtel Corp., URS Corp. and URS Energy and Construction Inc. "made false statements and claims to the Department of Energy (DOE) by charging DOE for deficient nuclear quality materials, services, and testing that was provided at the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) at DOE's Hanford Site near Richland, Washington."

$330 million settlement for Murphy Oil USA refinery oil spill

An oil storage tank rupture at the Murphy Oil USA refinery in Chalmette, LA following the levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina. Hugh Lambert was appointed to the Plaintiffs Steering Committee to represent the interests of all those affected by the oil contamination.

Multi-million-dollar settlement in Arco cryogenic platform explosion

The ARCO and Southern Natural Gas pipeline cryogenic platform exploded on March 19, 1989, in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of an improper cold cut of the Southern Natural Gas pipeline. The firm resolved this complex litigation in approximately 12 months.

Get Help from Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso Today

Every personal injury or wrongful death case is different, whether it's an offshore injury case, an aviation accident, a motor vehicle accident or even a defective product. It's crucial to have the right law firm to represent your legal interests.

The trial attorneys at Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso are proud to have earned a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of our clients. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/09/2019 -- The Lambert Firm is pleased to welcome Jay Christopher Zainey, Jr. ("Chris") as its newest partner!

Zainey has proven himself as a tireless protector of his clients and the community at large. His legal practice focuses on maritime law/Jones Act cases, wrongful death cases, general personal injury cases, motor vehicle accidents, complex tort litigation (including Multi-District Litigation), governmental affairs/government representation and business disputes.

Before entering private practice, Zainey previously served as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to United States District Court Judge James J. Brady of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.

"It is an honor to serve as an advocate for those who may be unable to speak up for themselves," Zainey said. "I know a case has been successful when I have positively impacted my client's life and given them the access to justice that they may have otherwise never received."

A Passion for Seeking Justice
For more than 40 years, The Lambert Firm has passionately pursued justice on behalf of maritime workers who have been injured on the job. Zainey shares this passion for bringing justice to those who need it most.

"Chris joining our firm as its newest partner is a natural fit given our specialty in maritime law," said Hugh Lambert, founding partner of The Lambert Firm. "Chris is already a highly skilled, well-respected offshore injury and maritime attorney, and we hope to provide an environment for him to expand his practice further and help even more seamen put their lives back together after incidents that were not their fault. I'm very excited about the future of our firm and Chris is going to be a big part of it going forward."

Zainey has successfully litigated hundreds of diverse and complex cases over the course of his career, including working with the Plaintiff's Steering Committee's Trial and Deposition Teams after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, he pursued justice on behalf of New Orleans Saints legend Jonathan Vilma against the National Football League and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Currently, in addition to several other noteworthy matters, Chris represents multiple government entities against opioid manufacturers and distributors in the national prescription opiate litigation in an effort to help abate the monumental opioid problem currently ravaging our nation.

Serving His Community
"Everyone knows that Chris is a great maritime lawyer," said Cayce Peterson, managing partner. "What people may not know as much is how great of a person he is and how much he does for his community, which he would say encompasses all of South Louisiana and most of the Gulf Coast. Chris's commitment to public service for the less fortunate sets the standard for the rest of us and inspires us to act in kind to help those in need around us, particularly given the unique set of skills that we have as lawyers, paralegals and legal support workers in the extended legal community. We're all flattered that Chris saw our firm as a place that would embrace the ideals he strives to achieve."

Zainey is a long-time volunteer with Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP), an organization that provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless individuals.

He also demonstrates a passion for service to his community outside the courtroom as well. He serves on the Board of Directors of St. Andrew's Village, a residential and working community for adults with developmental disabilities, and serves as a coach/buddy for adults with special needs in the Miracle League New Orleans basketball and baseball programs.

"Chris's vast maritime experience, his dedication to providing exemplary services to his clients, and his collaborative attitude will be a great fit with our firm," said Jacki Smith, also a partner at The Lambert Firm. "We are excited to welcome him as a partner."

About The Lambert Firm
The Lambert Firm represents maritime workers injured in all types of accidents, from offshore rigs to inland river accidents and everything in between. Our experienced trial attorneys are proud to have earned a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers.

If you were injured in a maritime accident, contact The Lambert Firm today to speak to an attorney who knows the ins and outs of the maritime industry and can help you get the maximum compensation you're entitled to.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/19/2019 -- The Lambert Firm is pleased to announce that Jacki Smith has been named a partner in our New Orleans maritime law firm.

Ms. Smith has been an associate attorney with The Lambert Firm since receiving her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2013. Her practice focuses on Maritime Injury/LHWCA matters.

"Jacki is more than deserving of being a partner at our firm," said Hugh "Skip" Lambert, Founding Partner. "We are grateful for her commitment and contribution to what we do for our clients, and we are honored that she has found us deserving of being what we hope to be her professional home for years to come."

"Jacki is the type of lawyer we all strive to be," said Cayce Peterson, Managing Partner. "She cares deeply about helping her clients. Her work ethic is relentless. She is firm but considerate to her opponents. She has an analytical and extremely intelligent mind that marries perfectly with the practice of law. I am thrilled that she is now a partner of our firm and look forward to working with her for many years to come."

"I think I speak for everyone at The Lambert Firm when I say that Jacki is absolutely essential to our firm's success, past and future," said Jeremy Soso, partner. "I look forward to many years working with and learning from such a skilled lawyer."

Ms. Smith is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. She is a proud member of the New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and the Association for Women Attorneys.

"The Lambert Firm has helped so many individuals through the hardest parts of their lives. What is special about The Lambert Firm is that we are committed to doing what's best for our clients," said Ms. Smith. "That may sound like it should be common sense, but unfortunately it seems to be harder and harder to find in our practice. I'm honored to be a part of a firm that hasn't forgotten what it means to represent and protect the interests of the client."

About The Lambert
The Lambert Firm has represented injured maritime workers for more than 40 years and are proud to have earned a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers. If you were injured in a maritime accident, contact The Lambert Firm today to speak to an experienced attorney who knows the ins and outs of the maritime industry and can help you get the maximum compensation you're entitled to.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/26/2019 -- The Lambert Firm is pleased to welcome associate attorney Grant Wood to our New Orleans law firm! Wood's practice focuses on environmental, product liability, personal injury and general casualty litigation.

"Grant's been with us for a while now as a clerk and contract attorney," said Cayce Peterson, managing partner of The Lambert Firm. "His official addition to the firm is a direct result of how hard he works, his ability to relate and communicate with our clients, and his sharp, critical intellect. We're happy to have him and look forward to the vigorous representation he'll provide to our clients."

A Nashville native with family ties to New Orleans, Wood graduated from Tulane Law School in 2014 with a certificate in Civil Law. Before joining The Lambert Firm, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Paula A. Brown of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans.

Wood has practiced in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes and conducted oral argument and motion practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and is a proud member of the Louisiana Association for Justice, the New Orleans Bar Association, the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers, and the Federal Bar Association.

About The Lambert Firm
The Lambert Firm has represented injured maritime workers for more than 40 years. If you were injured in a maritime accident, contact The Lambert Firm today and get help from an experienced New Orleans accident lawyer.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/11/2017 -- Each year, many offshore workers are injured or killed while working offshore. To better help offshore workers understand their rights after an accident, The Lambert Firm, a highly respected New Orleans-based maritime injury law firm, has released a free e-book, "Maritime and Offshore Injuries: Protecting Injured Workers' Rights," available for free download from the Lambert Firm website.

Under the Jones Act and General Maritime law, maritime workers may seek compensation for the pain, suffering and financial losses they have suffered as a result of their on the job injuries. The Lambert Firm's e-book explains the types of accidents and injuries maritime workers may experience, as well as the rules and laws that protect them, in a straightforward, easy to understand style.

"High paying maritime and offshore opportunities attract a lot of workers to the maritime industry," says Hugh Lambert, founder of the firm and a maritime attorney with 40 years of experience. "If you or a family member works in a maritime job, we encourage you to take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the dangers of offshore work and what rights you have if you are injured. Offshore work is often high risk, exposing workers to a wide range of hazards that can result in severe injuries or even death.

"Injuries are common, and there are laws in place to ensure your right to medical and financial recovery if you are hurt. One big problem injured workers experience involves proving their claim. In addition to the risks, maritime workplaces are in relatively isolated environments that are completely under an employer's control. Investigation of maritime accidents requires the work of dedicated attorneys who possess the necessary experience and expertise to effectively represent a worker's offshore injury claim."

"Maritime and Offshore Injuries: Protecting Injured Workers' Rights" covers such topics as: the dangers of maritime work, maritime laws and governance, types of maritime accidents and their causes, common offshore injuries, the prevention of offshore accidents and how maritime attorneys can help injured workers.

You can download a free copy of the maritime injuries e-book "Maritime and Offshore Injuries: Protecting Injured Workers' Rights" here.

About The Lambert Firm
With a 40-plus year history of professional excellence and trial experience, the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Lambert Firm consistently earn some of the highest ratings available. Many of their cases come via referral from other law firms because of the firm's substantial experience and proven track record of delivering results for clients.

The e-book represents the firm's latest effort to provide offshore workers and their families with the information they need to protect themselves and their legal rights.

If you're a maritime worker who was injured on the job, contact The Lambert Firm today at 800-521-1750 for immediate assistance from a team of attorneys who understand your industry and how to put the law to work for you.

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Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleged False Claims Regarding Deficient Nuclear Quality Procurements At The Waste Treatment Plant And Improper Payments To Lobby Congress

New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/29/2016 -- The Lambert Firm, PLC is pleased to announce that a $125 million settlement has been reached in a False Claims Act lawsuit filed by their clients, Gary Brunson, Donna Busche, and Walter Tamosaitis, Ph.D. against Bechtel National Inc., Bechtel Corp., URS Corp. (predecessor in interest to AECOM Global II LLC) and URS Energy and Construction Inc. (now known as AECOM Energy and Construction Inc.).

The settlement resolves allegations that defendants "made false statements and claims to the Department of Energy (DOE) by charging DOE for deficient nuclear quality materials, services, and testing that was provided at the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) at DOE's Hanford Site near Richland, Washington."

In addition, the settlement "resolves allegations that Bechtel National Inc. and Bechtel Corp. improperly used federal contract funds to pay for a comprehensive, multi-year lobbying campaign of Congress and other federal officials for continued funding at the WTP."

The lawsuit, United States ex rel. Brunson, Busche, and Tamosaitis v. Bechtel National, In., Bechtel Corp., URS Corp., and URS Entergy & Construction, Inc., Case Number 2:13-CV-05013-EFS, was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (Benton County). In resolving these allegations, there has been no determination of liability.

Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed in 2013

Mr. Brunson, Ms. Busche, and Dr. Tamosaitis worked on the WTP project, and in 2013, The Lambert Firm, PLC filed a lawsuit on their behalf under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act, which permits private parties, known as "Relators," to sue on behalf of the United States when they believe that a party has submitted false claims for government payment or property.

"I'm honored to represent whistleblowers like Mr. Brunson, Ms. Busche, and Dr. Tamosaitis — they are true champions of justice," said Hugh P. Lambert, name partner of The Lambert Firm, PLC. This sentiment was echoed by Emily C. Jeffcott, partner and managing attorney of The Lambert Firm, PLC's qui tam litigation department, "the courage and strength of Mr. Brunson, Ms. Busche, Dr. Tamosaitis and others similarly situated allows us to utilize the judicial system to effectuate positive change in government contracting."

The government partially intervened in the whistleblower lawsuit with the matter handled by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division's Commercial Litigation Branch, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Washington, the DOE Office of the Inspector General, and the FBI. As noted in the press release issued by the Department of Justice:

"The environmental clean-up and restoration of the land that comprises the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is one of the single most important projects in this region," said U.S. Attorney Michael C. Ormsby of the Eastern District of Washington. "It is imperative that funds allocated for this project be used appropriately and judiciously – the public expects nothing less. This office and our DOJ and DOE counterparts take allegations of contractor abuse seriously and place a priority on investigating and pursuing enforcement when those allegations could impact the safety and security of our citizens."

At time of publication, the Relators percentage share of the settlement had not been awarded.

About The Lambert Firm
For more than 30 years, The Lambert Firm has forged a reputation for professional excellence and trial experience in all types of civil litigation. The whistleblower attorneys at The Lambert Firm have the resources and skills needed to help private citizens bring lawsuits under the False Claims Act against companies that defraud the government in even the most complex cases.

If you have information regarding a potential False Claims Act case, contact The Lambert Firm today at 800-521-1750 to get more information.

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Lambert Firm Attorney Appointed To Taxotere Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee

New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/18/2016 -- The Louisiana-based attorneys at The Lambert Firm are currently reviewing potential lawsuits on behalf of patients who suffered permanent hair loss after using the drug Taxotere for chemotherapy. More than 33 hair loss lawsuits have been filed across the United States alleging that Taxotere's manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis, failed to warn patients and doctors of the potential for permanent baldness as a result of taking the drug.

Taxotere Hair Loss

While temporary baldness is commonly associated with chemotherapy treatment, multiple studies have linked Taxotere treatment with permanent hair loss (alopecia), which is not a common side effect of other equally effective chemotherapy drugs on the market.

Approved by the FDA in 1996, Taxotere is a commonly prescribed treatment for early-stage breast cancer. It is also used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, advanced stomach cancer, metastatic prostate cancer, head cancer and neck cancer.

In both Canada and Europe, Taxotere carried a warning of the possibility of permanent hair loss as early as 2005. However, in the United States, the label for Taxotere did not include a warning regarding permanent hair loss until after December 2015 when the FDA acknowledged various reports of permanent hair loss among cancer patients who used Taxotere.

Effects of Permanent Alopecia

Alopecia is the medical term for the condition of hair loss. Hair loss can occur with any type of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. It may occur gradually, may happen to only sections of hair, or may result in total baldness. Hair loss is typically temporary after cancer treatment, with hair re-growing a few months after treatment is completed.

For patients treated with Taxotere, permanent hair loss is a potential side effect. Permanent hair loss can take a very damaging emotional and psychological toll, especially on women cancer patients, leading to loss of self-esteem, loss of self-confidence, anxiety and depression.

"Sanofi-Aventis had a legal and moral duty to inform patients and doctors about the possible side effects of this medication, including the possibility of permanent hair loss," said Hugh Lambert, founder of The Lambert Firm. "They failed in this duty and should be held accountable for the damages they caused."

Experienced Multi-District Litigation Attorneys

When many similar civil claims involving a complex common issue are filed in federal court, such as in the case of the recently filed Taxotere lawsuits, the claims are often combined into multi-district litigation to allow federal courts to efficiently manage related cases that are filed in different jurisdictions. The MDL court oversees and streamlines pretrial proceedings and discovery in order to conserve time and resources.

The Taxotere attorneys at The Lambert Firm have extensive experience handling multi-district litigation, including the FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1873, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Litigation, MDL No. 2179, and the Chinese Drywall Litigation, MDL No. 2047, among others. Additionally, the Taxotere attorneys at The Lambert Firm are currently involved in the Xarelto Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2657, a pharmaceutical drug MDL pending before District Judge Eldon Fallon of the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Xarelto is a prescription blood thinner used to reduce the risk of stroke and embolism in patients with heart rhythm disorder. In 2014, plaintiffs began filing lawsuits against the drug's makers, Bayer AG and Janssen, due to serious side effects associated with the drugs.

Emily Jeffcott, a mass torts attorney with The Lambert Firm, currently serves on the Xarelto PSC briefing and bellwether committees and is principal counsel for one of four bellwether plaintiffs.

On November 17, 2016, Ms. Jeffcott was appointed to the Taxotere Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC), which will conduct and coordinate the discovery stage of litigation with the defendants' representatives and/or committee. Ms. Jeffcott will serve on the PSC for a term commencing immediately until January 1, 2018, and will play an integral role in the Taxotere litigation.

Get Help With Taxotere Hair Loss Lawsuits

If you or a loved one suffered permanent hair loss after treatment with Taxotere, contact The Lambert Firm today at 800-521-1750 to get more information and discuss a possible lawsuit with our experienced mass torts attorneys.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/01/2016 -- The Lambert Firm has always prided itself on its focus on dedicated service to clients. The firm is now pleased to introduce its intuitive new website and to add it to the list of ways The Lambert Firm attorneys go above and beyond for their clients, especially maritime injury victims.

The Lambert Firm Encourages Clients to Be Informed

"The law surrounding maritime injury and accident cases is complex, and that's why we're here — to protect our clients," says Hugh Lambert, founder of The Lambert Firm. "We wanted to go one step further by providing an intuitive and informative site for all our current and future clients. We want to help victims get the essential information they need to pursue their claims."

At a time when people of all ages turn to the internet for answers, it is important to provide a trustworthy resource for personal injury, maritime injury, and accident law. The website redesign includes easy navigation and smartphone compatibility, ensuring all can access the information they need quickly and accurately.

A Go-To Source for New Orleans Maritime Injury Victims

The Lambert Firm's redesigned website now offers even more resources for maritime injury victims, with new and informative posts on topics such as:

- Maritime laws
- Common offshore & maritime injuries
- Types of maritime accidents
- Maritime workers' rights
- Maritime workers' FAQ

Maritime injuries are serious and workers need to know their rights. The Lambert Firm's website redesign focusses on providing workers with the answers they want and need after an injury.

No Claim Left Behind

Maritime injury pages were not the only sections of the site that were updated, rewritten or added. The Lambert Firm represents a variety of personal injury, accident, mass tort or whistleblower claims. On the new website, all visitors and clients can now access a wealth of information on key topics, as well as on exciting new cases and developments in the law.

About The Lambert Firm
Founded in 1977, The Lambert Firm has decades of experience in personal injury law. Attorneys take pride in fighting aggressively for their clients, their rights, and the compensation they deserve. All attorneys operate on a "no recovery, no fee" basis and are devoted to their clients throughout the entire process.

If you have been involved in a maritime accident or you have suffered a personal injury, contact The Lambert Firm today at 800-521-1750. Attorneys at The Lambert Firm know that each case and each client is unique, and they will put your legal interests first.

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New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/26/2014 -- The Lambert Firm recently launched a new section of its website to better assist helicopter accident victims and their families.

"These incredibly complex machines are being used more and more, from the healthcare industry to the tourism industry to the offshore oil and gas industry," said Hugh P. Lambert, law firm founder and Louisiana helicopter accident lawyer. "We have seen several devastating accidents in recent years involving crews being transported to offshore drilling rigs. Choppers are used daily in taking crews and supplies to and from shore. Maritime and offshore workers know their jobs carry risks, but many don't realize just how much danger they are in while simply being taken to the job site and back."

The new section of the New Orleans accident attorney site can be found online at www.thelambertfirm.com/personal-injury/helicopter-accidents. Highlights include informational pages related to different aspects of helicopter accidents that happen in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast region, including:

Offshore Helicopter Accidents
What Causes Helicopter Accidents
Common Helicopter Accident Injuries
I Have Been Hurt While Being Transported to an Oil Rig, What Do I Do
What are my rights if I have been injured in a helicopter crash while working offshore

It's not just offshore workers who are at risk of injury. Chopper crash injuries can happen during air ambulance trips, sightseeing adventures, on news helicopters, and more.

"Aviation accidents involving helicopters have been on the rise in recent years," Lambert said. "Many victims and the families who have lost loved ones in these deadly accidents don't know that they have legal rights. We want to give them hope during a dark time and offer all the assistance we can by providing solid information and experienced legal representation."

About The Lambert Firm
New Orleans-based The Lambert Firm has been fighting for the legal rights of accident victims in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region for more than 35 years. As a New Orleans aviation accident law firm, they work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they collect no fees until their client's case is won.

The firm also handles all types of personal injury cases, from car and truck accident claims to product liability and e-cigarette injury cases. They also have experience helping clients with whistleblower claims and business law needs.

If you've been injured or a loved one killed in a Gulf Coast helicopter accident, contact The Lambert Firm today to learn your rights.

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The New Orleans maritime attorneys at The Lambert Firm have updated their website, adding extensive content to help better inform offshore and maritime workers about their legal rights.

New Orleans, LA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/05/2014 -- The New Orleans maritime lawyers at The Lambert Firm recently launched a new section of their website to better assist maritime clients.

"There are a lot of maritime and offshore workers in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast region who don't really understand their legal rights when they get injured," said Hugh Lambert, a Louisiana maritime attorney and founder of the law firm. "We wanted to give them the best and most complete information possible."

The site can be found on the web at www.thelambertfirm.com/personal-injury/maritime-law. Among the highlights of this section are informational pages for maritime laws, including:

- The Jones Act
- The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)
- The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA)
- The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)

Injured offshore and maritime workers can also find answers to commonly asked questions, such as:

- What are my rights if I have been injured offshore?
- What kind of damages can I recover under the Jones Act?
- I have been hurt offshore What do I do?

"Maritime work can be incredibly dangerous," Hugh Lambert said. "Even if you haven't been injured, the potential for a future injury is higher than for many other lines of work. It's important to know your rights if an accident ever happens, and we are proud that our site can help with that."

The Lambert Firm has been fighting for the legal rights of maritime workers in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region for more than 35 years. As New Orleans personal injury attorneys, they work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they do not get paid until and unless their clients do.

The firm also handles a wide range of other personal injury claims, including car and truck accidents, and e-cigarette injuries. They also assist clients in business law issues, mass torts and whistleblower claims.

If you've been injured or a loved one killed in a maritime or offshore accident, contact the New Orleans offshore injury attorneys at The Lambert Firm today to get experienced legal assistance.

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