Claims of Unseaworthiness

A Texas Offshore Injury Attorney for Maritime Law Claims

Have you been injured in an offshore accident because of unsafe working conditions aboard your vessel? The Jones Act was created to protect offshore employees who are working as harbor workers, deck hands and other workers who are employed on offshore vessels. An offshore employee can file for a claim of unseaworthiness if they can prove that their ship owner has failed to fulfill the legal obligation to provide a seaworthy vessel. In other words, general maritime law specifies that every vessel must be deemed reasonably safe for the type of voyage it is embarking on. When a ship owner neglects to take necessary safety measures, offshore workers are subject to far greater risks for serious injury. Call a Texas offshore injury attorney immediately after your injury occurs to determine if your case qualifies for a claim of unseaworthiness.

Defining "Unseaworthiness"

The professional team at Arnold & Itkin has many years of experience helping offshore workers seek compensation for their injuries under the Jones Act and other maritime law. In order to file for a claim of unseaworthiness, an injured worker must be able to prove a ship's unseaworthy condition. Factors such as inadequate crewmembers or workers, untrained crew or captain, lack of proper elevators, lack of sufficient food and improperly stowed cargo may all contribute to your claim of unseaworthiness. For a complete list of factors and for assistance with your claim of unseaworthiness, talk to a maritime attorney at our firm. A claim of unseaworthiness will not support a seaman's own negligence or irresponsibility, so it is important to discuss your situation with a professional legal mind before you file a claim.

A Texas Offshore Injury Lawyer – Fighting for Compensation

With the help of our legal team, you can file a claim and seek the compensation that you deserve for your pain and suffering. Our firm has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients in settlements and positive verdicts, and we are fully committed to the success of your case as well. Fighting for compensation can be especially difficult when you are battling against the owner of your vessel, and we will be by your side to provide you with vigorous legal defense every step of the way.