Houston Offshore Injury Attorney

If you are seeking the services of a skilled offshore injury attorney in the Houston area, you have come to the right place. At Arnold & Itkin LLP we are completely dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of the injured and the families of those who have lost loved ones in maritime accidents in and off the coast of Texas. Our primary offices are located in Houston, Texas at 1401 McKinney Street, Suite 2550. We represent clients statewide and nationwide and can even assist American maritime workers who are injured in foreign waters.

A Houston offshore injury lawyer at our firm can provide you with helpful, honest answers to your most common questions about the Jones Act, maintenance and cure benefits, wrongful death claims and various other factors related to general maritime law. We understand how complex these cases may be and are dedicated to providing offshore workers and their families with the insight that will help them make informed choices about their cases.

About Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas, a major port city, is the largest city in the state of Texas. Houston is the county seat of Harris County. Houston was founded on August 30, 1836 along Buffalo Bayou, and then incorporated on June 5, 1837. The two brothers who founded Houston had always planned for the city to be at the head of navigation on Buffalo Bayou and promoted the location as a place for waterborne commerce. The first steamboat, the Laura, arrived on January 22, 1837. Planters started bringing their cotton to Houston to be shipped by barge or riverboat to Galveston, where the cargoes were then transferred to seagoing vessels.

Today, the Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex with both public and private facilities. It is located within a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. The port is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage and second in the U.S. in total tonnage. A recent increase in the number of break bulk vessels that called on Houston has been attributable to the recent surge in USDA grain shipments bound for Haiti.

Ample truck, rail and air connections are available at or near the port, allowing shippers to economically transport their goods between Houston, TX and inland points. Two major passenger and air cargo airports are close to the port: Bush Intercontinental Airport and the William P. Hobby Airport.

The Houston Ship Channel serves extremely busy ports. The restrictive configuration of the channel, shifting directions of its upper reaches, and diversity in size of the vessels that transit the waterway, make safe navigation paramount. The Houston Ship Channel Security District works to improves security and safety for facilities, employees and communities surrounding the Houston Ship Channel by eliminating potential security threats. Security District members include: the East Harris County Manufacturers Association plant facilities, Maritime company facilities regulated by Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Port of Houston Authority and Harris County.

While maritime industry remains the backbone of Houston's economy, energy, health care, nanotechnology, aerospace and information technology industries have created a diverse, healthy economy in Houston. Today, the world-class Houston region shines as the "Gateway To The World."

Maritime & Jones Act Claims for Houston Offshore Workers

You can schedule a free consultation with a professional at our Houston law office by calling (888) 481-9282. We handle maritime claims on a contingent fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover a settlement or win a jury award on your behalf.

Contact a Houston maritime lawyer today.