Katz Law

09/21/2026

OSCEOLA, Ark. — A river search continued Monday after a boat with three people aboard capsized Sunday on the Mississippi River in Arkansas. A female was rescued, but one male was found dead, offici…

09/11/2026

This week we traveled to Philadelphia to depose a certifying scientist who signed off on post-morten toxicology tests on a decedent, and then to Nashville to depose a TN Wildlife Officer who investigated a tragic boat on barge collision. At Katz Law, we always go the extra mile to discover the facts necessary for a successful presentation of your claim.

08/31/2026

Tragedy struck on Kentucky Lake near Calloway County, Kentucky, on August 30, 2026, when a pleasure boat struck a barge being pushed by a commercial towboat and severely injured two people on board. The driver and passengers of the pleasure craft sustained serious and possibly life-threatening injuries. AirEvac 108 was dispatched along with fire and rescue. If you or your loved one has been affected by a boating accident, know your rights. Contact a maritime lawyer in Paducah, Kentucky who specializes in these types of cases. Call (270) 778-5110.

05/22/2026

This week, Katz Law travelled to Nashville to depose the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsies of three recreational boaters who were killed when their boat ran into a barge being pushed by a towboat on the TN River in August 2022.

We go the distance to pursue justice for our clients, and we will not allow them to have died in vain.

04/01/2026

Representing Paducah, KY since '98. Whether you've been injured and need compensation or are filing for divorce, Katz Law can help. Call now.

03/31/2026

Katz Law recently obtained a $790,000 settlement on the eve of trial for a cook who injured her knee getting off of a towboat because her employer failed to provide her with a safe way to disembark.

Contact us if you’ve been injured on the river.

Representing Paducah, KY since '98. Whether you've been injured and need compensation or are filing for divorce, Katz Law can help. Call now.

02/26/2026

We continue to pursue justice for 3 recreational boaters who were killed when their pleasure craft hit a barge on the TN River. River injury?

Representing Paducah, KY since '98. Whether you've been injured and need compensation or are filing for divorce, Katz Law can help. Call now.

12/24/2025

Katz Law is pleased to announce that Brian Katz has been selected as a 2026 Maritime Super Lawyer. This distinction places Mr. Katz among the top 5% of maritime lawyers in Kentucky, as recognized by his peers for professional excellence and outstanding results.

Mr. Katz has been recognized by Super Lawyers for 6 consecutive years dating back to 2021. Of the 4 Maritime Super Lawyers in Kentucky, he is the only one who represents the injured workers of the river injury.

Visit https://gokatzlaw.com for more information.

Representing Paducah, KY since '98. Whether you've been injured and need compensation or are filing for divorce, Katz Law can help. Call now.

11/02/2025

Just returned from taking depositions in New Orleans in a pleasure craft on barge collision that resulted in 3 deaths on the Tennessee River. It’s a tragic case but unfortunately something we see all too often.