Maritime Injuries

Galveston, Texas Maritime Injury Lawyer

Do you work in the maritime industry? Have you been hurt while on the job? Did you know that you cannot file a workers' compensation claim? Do not panic. At the Houston law offices of Gary Lee, Attorney, PLLC, we can help you file a personal injury claim with the goal of taking care of your immediate and long term medical concerns, and providing you with financial compensation for your injuries.

We can help you take immediate and meaningful action.
Call 281-336-0783 for your free initial consultation on contingency fee cases.

Maritime injuries are regulated by the Jones Act, a federal law. Fortunately for you, it is generally easier to prove your case under the Jones Act that under state worker’s compensation laws., . If you suffered a serious injury due to the unseaworthiness of a vessel, or if your employer failed to provide a safe sea vessel, we can help.

Protecting Maritime Workers

From commercial fisherman and seamen to merchant marines and ship cooks, we protect the rights of all maritime workers. Since maritime workers are not able to make workers’ compensation claims, filing a personal maritime injury claim is the only choice. However, unlike a workers' compensation claim, there is no limit to the amount you can collect in a personal injury claim.

Maritime Injury Types

We protect the rights of workers who have suffered any type of maritime injury. If you have suffered a ship injury, we can help you protect your rights. Over the years, we have helped a variety of maritime workers who have suffered a variety of maritime injuries:

• Capsizing
• Falling Overboard
• Wrongful Death
• Slip and Fall
• Collisions

Some accidents, such as those occurring on a jacked-up sea rig, may not qualify as a maritime accident. You can find out more about your rights by consulting with an experienced attorney.

Contact Us

Maritime workers have as much right to receive the medical attention and financial considerations they deserve as any type of worker. If you have suffered a maritime injury, you are not eligible for workers' compensation, but we can help you file a personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free initial consultation on contingency fee cases.