Adam Davis Law Firm

08/27/2026

Meet Haley, Medical Records Coordinator and Notary at Adam Davis Law Firm.

Haley plays an important role behind the scenes—helping make sure the records and information the legal team needs are gathered and organized as they build each client’s case.

But what she loves most about her job isn’t the paperwork.

It’s the people.

She loves being part of a team that gets to help injured mariners and their families through what can be an incredibly difficult season of life.

And according to Haley, there’s one thing clients might be surprised to learn:

Just how much work happens behind the scenes.

Every member of the ADLF team has a different role, but they’re working toward the same goal: taking care of the people who have trusted the firm to help them.

Outside the office?

☕ Coffee—hot in the morning, cold in the afternoon
🌊 Anywhere on the Emerald Coast
🥘 Homemade chicken & sausage gumbo
📺 And Gilmore Girls on repeat

We’re glad to have Haley on the ADLF team.

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08/25/2026

After an injury, things can move quickly. Supervisors, claims representatives, attorneys, or others may ask what happened.
We suggest injured mariners avoid giving interviews or statements about the incident before speaking with a maritime lawyer.

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08/23/2026

Here’s something you won’t hear from many maritime law firms: Every attorney at our firm has worked on the water.

We were mariners first. Attorneys second.

Every attorney at Adam Davis Law Firm comes from the maritime world.

⚓ Michelle worked as an engineer aboard an offshore supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.

⚓ Adam worked aboard harbor tugs on the Mississippi River.

⚓ Ryan sailed blue water aboard commercial vessels.

And they still maintain their maritime credentials today.
They’ve stood watches.
Maintained equipment.
Painted vessels.
Worked long days and experienced life on the water firsthand.

So when an injured mariner calls Adam Davis Law Firm, they’re not simply explaining their job to a lawyer.

They’re talking to someone who’s done it.
That’s the difference.
Mariners representing mariners.
Every mariner deserves someone in their corner.

If you have questions about your rights—before or after an injury—give us a call.

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08/22/2026

Injured offshore? Don’t make this mistake.

You get hurt on the boat. It doesn’t seem that bad, so you finish the hitch and decide to tough it out.

DON’T TOUGH IT OUT! That can be a mistake.

If something happens onboard and you’re injured—even if it seems minor at first—report it and get checked out.
Some injuries don’t show their full severity immediately.
And if you wait days or weeks before reporting the injury or seeking treatment, you may later face questions about when, where, or how you were actually hurt.

Maybe the doctor says you’re fine and you go right back to work.

Great.

But if something is seriously wrong, you’ve taken the right steps to protect your health and document what happened.

Don’t let “toughing it out” keep you from taking care of yourself.

You don’t have to wait until you’re injured to understand your Jones Act rights. If you work on the water and have questions, talk with a maritime lawyer before you ever need one.

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08/21/2026

A common assumption after an injury.

We suggest injured mariners report the injury, leave work, and seek medical attention from an emergency room or doctor of their own choosing.

Understanding your rights early matters.
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08/20/2026

Injured offshore? Can your company refuse medical treatment?

Your company says they won’t pay for the medical treatment you need.

Now what?

Many injured mariners assume there’s nothing else they can do. That’s not necessarily the case.

Under general maritime law, qualifying injured seamen may be entitled to maintenance and cure.

“Cure” generally refers to the medical treatment related to your injury or illness, and the vessel owner has a duty to provide maintenance and cure when the legal requirements are met.

So if you’re injured while working on a vessel and your employer refuses necessary medical treatment, don’t simply assume that’s the end of it.

Know your rights before you accept “no” as the answer.

If you have questions about maintenance and cure or medical treatment after a maritime injury, talk with a maritime lawyer about your specific situation.

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08/20/2026

Welcome to the team, Matt Rogenes!

We're excited to announce that Matt Rogenes has joined Adam Davis Law Firm. A Tulane Law grad with a background in the North Dakota oilfields, Matt brings a strong trial record and deep commitment to fighting for injured mariners, workers, and their families.

"My goal is to stand up for working people who've been hurt by corporations and insurance companies." — Matthew Rogenes

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Orleans, LA – August 19, 2026 — Adam Davis Law Firm is pleased to announce that Matthew Rogenes has joined the firm as an attorney. Rogenes brings extensive trial experience and a deep commitment to representing injured workers and their families in maritime injury, pers...

08/15/2026

Think the accident was partly your fault?

That doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have a Jones Act claim.

“I messed up too, so I probably don’t have a case.”
Not necessarily.

Under the Jones Act, an injured seaman may still be able to recover damages even when the accident was partly their fault. If the vessel owner or employer was also responsible for an unsafe condition or work practice, your own percentage of fault may reduce what you can recover—but it doesn’t automatically eliminate your claim.

That distinction matters.

After an offshore injury, don’t decide for yourself that you have no rights simply because you think you could have done something differently.

Get the facts. Understand what happened. And learn what rights you may have under the Jones Act.

Think you were partly responsible for your offshore accident? Talk with a maritime lawyer before assuming you don’t have a claim.

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08/13/2026

We were mariners before we were maritime lawyers.

There’s a difference between knowing maritime law and knowing life on the water.

Before Adam Davis Law Firm represented injured mariners, we were mariners ourselves.

We’ve stood watches.
We’ve dealt with fatigue, equipment failures, personnel problems, and long days away from home.

We know what it means to make your living on the water because we’ve been there.

Today, we get to take that experience into the courtroom and fight for the men and women who keep the maritime industry moving.

Mariners representing mariners.
That’s what makes Adam Davis Law Firm different.

If you’ve been injured offshore or on the river, talk to someone who understands the maritime world you work in.

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08/07/2026

Mariners have rights that other workers don’t.

If you work on the water, you need to understand this before an injury happens. Jones Act seamen generally don’t fall under ordinary workers’ compensation the same way most land-based employees do.

Instead, the Jones Act may allow an injured seaman to recover damages such as:
    •    Lost wages and earning capacity
    •    Medical expenses
    •    Pain and suffering

Those can be substantial protections.

The problem is that many mariners don’t learn about them until after an accident—sometimes after they’ve already given statements or signed paperwork they didn’t fully understand.

You don’t have to wait until you’re injured to learn your rights. Knowing them now can help you make better decisions if something happens later.

You don’t have to be injured to ask questions!
If you’re a mariner and want to understand your Jones Act rights, reach out.

We’re happy to talk.
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