Lake Providence Port Accident Attorneys
Our Maritime Lawyers Protect Seamen & Longshoremen
Lake Providence Port is located on the Northeast tip of the state on the Mississippi River. It was created in 1958 by the Louisiana Legislature. On this 30-acre site, there is a general cargo pier for loading and offloading cargo for offshore transport vessels. There are also mechanical handling facilities with cranes for handling cargo from vessels at the port. Other port area services include barges, mooring fleets, towing, certified rail and truck scales, and tug services.
Inbound cargo at Lake Providence Port often includes:
- Aggregates
- Coal
- Fertilizer
- Forest products
- Lime
- Tire chips
Outbound products often include cottonseed and grain.
The town of Lake Providence is the parish seat of East Carroll Parish. The town has a population of barely over 3,500 and a square mileage of under 4 miles. Though small in size, Lake Providence Port is rife with opportunities for serious maritime injuries. With all the maritime transportation and complex machinery involved at this port, hardworking people face the risks of serious, catastrophic, and even life-threatening injuries.
Contact Arnold & Itkin Today for Tireless Representation
If you have been injured while working in or near Lake Providence Port in Louisiana, you can get help from a highly competent attorney who cares about your rights. As a Jones Act seaman or any other type of maritime worker, you are entitled to certain rights and benefits. You may be entitled to maintenance and cure or may have grounds for a Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act claim. If you're unsure of whether you have a case, the first step is to talk to our Louisiana maritime lawyers. We charge no upfront costs, and nothing at all unless and until we win.
You don’t have to face this alone. Let our Lake Providence Port maritime lawyers see what we can do to help you. Contact us at (888) 346-5024.