Jones Act Protection for Texas Maritime Workers
Federal maritime law provides unique protections for injured seamen and offshore workers that go beyond standard workers' compensation. From Jones Act negligence claims to maintenance and cure benefits, we understand the federal laws that protect Gulf Coast maritime workers.
Our Focus
Maritime injury representation
Maritime workers face unique risks and have unique legal protections. Federal maritime law provides specific remedies for injured seamen, harbor workers, and offshore personnel that differ from typical workers' compensation.
Our attorneys understand both the maritime industry and the federal laws that protect maritime workers. We handle cases throughout the Gulf Coast for workers injured on vessels, offshore platforms, and in harbor facilities.
Offshore Workers
Platform crews, vessel operators, and offshore personnel protected under federal maritime law.
Harbor Workers
Dock workers, longshoremen, and harbor employees with federal workplace protections.
Case Types
Maritime cases we handle
Federal maritime law provides several different types of claims depending on your employment status and where your injury occurred.
Jones Act Claims
Federal law provides remedies for seamen injured through employer negligence. Jones Act claims offer protections beyond standard workers compensation.
Maintenance and Cure
Maritime employers must provide daily living expenses and medical treatment until maximum improvement. These benefits apply regardless of fault.
Offshore Platform Injuries
Workers injured on offshore platforms may have claims under multiple federal laws. Falls, equipment accidents, and explosions require experienced maritime representation.
Longshore & Harbor Workers
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act provides coverage for dock workers, longshoremen, and harbor employees injured on navigable waters.
Vessel Unseaworthiness
Vessel owners have absolute duty to provide seaworthy vessels. Defective equipment or unsafe conditions create liability regardless of negligence.
Maritime Wrongful Death
Fatal maritime accidents may provide remedies under the Death on the High Seas Act or Jones Act. Families of deceased maritime workers have specific federal protections.
Legal Framework
Understanding maritime law
Federal maritime law provides unique protections and remedies for injured maritime workers that differ significantly from standard workers' compensation.
Federal Law
Maritime injuries are governed by federal law, which provides different protections than state workers' compensation systems.
Seaman Status
Whether you qualify as a "seaman" under federal law determines what legal remedies are available to you.
Employer Duties
Maritime employers have specific obligations to provide a safe workplace and medical care for injured workers.
Damage Recovery
Maritime law allows recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future damages.
Common Injuries
Maritime injuries we handle
Maritime work environments present unique hazards that can result in serious injuries.
Offshore Platform Injuries
- •Falls from heights
- •Crane and lifting equipment accidents
- •Explosions and fires
- •Chemical exposure
- •Repetitive stress injuries
Vessel-Based Injuries
- •Slip and falls on wet decks
- •Line handling accidents
- •Equipment malfunctions
- •Collisions and allisions
- •Enclosed space injuries
Port and Harbor Injuries
- •Loading and unloading accidents
- •Container handling injuries
- •Dock equipment failures
- •Vehicle strikes in port areas
- •Cargo handling incidents
Injured in a maritime accident?
Federal maritime law provides specific protections for injured maritime workers. Contact us to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.