Texas Offshore Injury Attorney

Injured in an offshore accident? We can help.

As a maritime worker injured in an offshore accident, you have rights. You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to seek medical care and to have your medical expenses covered by your employer. Most importantly, you have the right to take the necessary steps to recover the benefits that will enable you to pay your medical bills and provide for yourself and your family while you are injured.

A Texas offshore injury lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP can provide you with experienced guidance and aggressive representation in the wake of any type of offshore accident. We know what it takes to win these cases and are prepared to utilize our considerable resources and experience to the fullest extent in order to reach a fair settlement or jury award on your behalf. Our past case results speak for themselves. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients in settlements and verdicts. We stand ready to recover maximum financial compensation in your maritime injury claim.

Representing Maritime Workers in Texas

Thousands of maritime workers live in Texas and work at the ports in the state or on the vessels that travel to and from these ports. Offshore drilling, commercial fishing, recreational boating, shipping and cruise industries do much to boost the economy of the state, and many workers take advantage of the job opportunities available in these areas.

Our legal team is experienced in representing seamen, harbor workers, longshoremen, shipyard workers and other Texas maritime workers who have been injured on the job. We are familiar with helping those who work out of or travel to and from the Port of Corpus Christi, Port of Galveston, Port of Houston and Port Arthur.

The impact that an offshore injury may have on a maritime worker can be tremendous. The maritime industry is a dangerous field to work in, and the hazards faced by seamen on a daily basis may place them at risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries. Burns, electrocution, falls, head trauma, serious back injuries and spinal cord injuries are just a few of the various types of injuries that an offshore worker may experience on the job. In addition to facing extremely expensive medical bills for emergency care and continued treatment for these injuries, an injured seaman may be unable to work for an extended period of time. This can all add up to threaten his or her livelihood and ability to provide for dependents.

Rather than attempting to resolve a Texas maritime injury claim on your own, the most important thing you can do is involve an attorney who is experienced in protecting injured maritime workers' rights under the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and other maritime laws. You may be entitled to maintenance and cure benefits that will cover medical care, lost wages and necessary living expenses, but without an attorney's help you may find that you are left high and dry by an employer that simply doesn't care.

Jones Act Lawyer Serving Texas and the Gulf Coast

Never forget about your legal rights in the wake of a Texas offshore accident. Take immediate action and involve a Jones Act lawyer who will be able to assert your legal rights and protect your financial interests to the fullest extent.

In addition to having the right to an attorney and the right to compensation for medical care, you have the right not to talk to representatives of the insurance company or your employer. At times, after a maritime accident, an employer or insurer may start gathering evidence. Their actions are generally not taken in an effort to help the injured worker – they are attempting to protect their bottom line. By limiting their responsibility, they may seek to minimize the amount of money they are required to pay for your injuries.

Do not accept a settlement, sign anything or make a formal statement about your accident without first consulting a Texas offshore injury attorney. Acting without legal counsel may only result in the receipt of insufficient compensation or even the denial of a valid claim. At Arnold & Itkin, we are here to help you. We know what it takes to go up against large corporations and insurance companies in order to seek fair monetary compensation for our clients. We welcome you to call and schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers.

Contact a Texas offshore injury lawyer today for experienced help with a Jones Act or other maritime injury claim.