Maritime / Boating Injuries
Maritime workers and boaters face unique dangers on the water. Our Houston maritime injury attorneys fight to protect the rights and benefits of those injured in maritime and boating accidents.
Houston Maritime Injury Lawyer: Jones Act & Boating Claims
Houston's massive port system, the Houston Ship Channel, and proximity to Galveston Island & Bay make maritime and boating accidents common, affecting commercial seamen on cargo ships, offshore oil rig workers, dock laborers, fishermen, and recreational boaters on bays, lakes, and inland waterways. These incidents frequently occur due to slips on wet or oily decks, equipment failures (cranes, winches, or rigging), vessel collisions, unsafe loading/unloading practices, negligent captaincy or operation, inadequate safety gear, and harsh weather conditions.
Injuries are often severe: near drownings requiring resuscitation, limb fractures or crush injuries from heavy equipment, burns from engine fires or hot surfaces, spinal and back damage from heavy lifting or falls, head trauma leading to concussions or traumatic brain injuries, and amputations in machinery accidents.
Federal maritime law, including the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104), provides special protections for seamen, allowing them to sue employers for negligence and recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and maintenance and cure (daily living expenses and medical care regardless of fault). Many claims have no damage caps, unlike standard personal injury cases. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act covers dockworkers, while general maritime law applies to recreational boating.
Our Houston maritime injury lawyers are experienced in federal admiralty law, gathering evidence like vessel logs, maintenance records, Coast Guard reports, witness depositions, and marine expert testimony to prove negligence or unseaworthiness.
Statute of limitations are often three years under the Jones Act, but prompt action is critical to preserve evidence in maritime settings. We pursue maximum compensation on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we win.
With Houston's role as a global shipping and offshore hub, our firm has specialized expertise in these complex cases.
Contact our Houston maritime injury attorneys today for a free consultation and let us fight for the benefits and justice you deserve.
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