Texas Maritime Claims

Maritime Law / Jones Act Claims / Maintenance & Cure

There are various federal statutes and even state laws that may affect injured maritime workers. One of the most important qualities to look for in your Texas offshore injury attorney is a complete knowledge of these laws and how they may affect your ability to seek financial compensation.

Properly applied to your claim, maritime laws may grant you the opportunity to recover the money that will enable you to rebuild and move on with your life after even a serious offshore accident.

We have highlighted a few key topics related to Texas maritime claims:

Jones Act Claims – The Jones Act is a federal statute that grants injured seamen the right to file lawsuits and seek financial compensation from ship owners for injuries caused by negligence or an unseaworthy vessel. An injured maritime worker must qualify as a "seaman" under the Jones Act to be able to file a lawsuit, however, so it is important to work with your lawyer to determine whether the Jones Act applies to your accident and injuries.
General Maritime Law – General maritime law may also apply to injured seamen and other maritime workers, including longshoremen and harbor workers. General maritime law dictates that ship owners must maintain seaworthy vessels, that employers may be held accountable for medical expenses and room and board for injured workers, and more.
Maintenance & Cure – Regardless of fault, a ship owner may be held accountable to pay maintenance and cure benefits for an injured seaman. This may include medical expenses, wages and room and board until the seamen reaches maximum medical improvement. Though Texas seamen are entitled to maintenance and cure benefits after an offshore injury, they may experience difficulty in recovering these benefits. This is where an attorney may play a crucial role in seeking fair compensation.
Wrongful Death Claims – Due to their severe nature, offshore accidents and injuries are sometimes fatal. When a family loses a loved one in a maritime accident of any kind, they may be able to seek compensation by way of a wrongful death claim. This can help them with funeral costs, medical bills and future earnings that their loved one would have contributed.

Talk to a Texas Maritime Injury Lawyer

Because you have various options in regard to the compensation you may be able to recover for an offshore accident, it is important to talk to a maritime injury lawyer who can properly advise and guide you.

With our experience with maritime claims in Texas, the legal team at Arnold & Itkin is prepared to assist you in seeking the benefits you need after an offshore injury or accident. If you would like to take this opportunity to learn more about our services and the different options that are available to you, please feel free to call us for a free consultation.

Contact a Texas maritime attorney today!