Wrongful Death Claims

Texas Offshore Injury Attorneys

If you have lost a loved one who was working on a Texas offshore rig or as a crew member on a barge, tanker, commercial fishing boat or other vessel, you have legal options to consider. Losing a loved one in this way is traumatizing and can present a number of difficulties for you and your family. On top of the profound emotional impact of an incident of this kind, you may face an extreme financial hardship because you have lost a primary source of income.

Taking action after the wrongful death of a loved one in an offshore accident can provide you with several key benefits:

• You can experience peace of mind in knowing that you are seeking justice on your family member's behalf;
• You can seek financial compensation that will help with medical bills, funeral expenses and lost earnings; and
• You can increase awareness and decrease tolerance of fatal maritime accidents in Texas and nationwide.

A Texas offshore injury attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP can provide you with the legal guidance you need following a wrongful death caused in a maritime accident. Attempting to "go it alone" against a large oil company or maritime employer can be extremely difficult, particularly considering the fact that this large corporation will likely do whatever they can to limit their liability and avoid paying a large settlement or any settlement at all. A lawyer can fight to protect your legal rights and interests in order to seek justice on behalf of your loved one.

Fatal Maritime Accidents in Texas

At our firm, we have represented numerous families of seamen who have lost their lives in fires, explosions, jack-up rig accidents, falls, oil platform accidents, accidents on deck and various other types of offshore or maritime accidents. Maritime work is dangerous, but this does not excuse any liability on the part of a vessel owner or employer for a wrongful death. Discuss your right to compensation by contacting an offshore injury lawyer at our Houston, Texas law offices.

Your initial consultation is free, and we handle wrongful death cases for our clients on a contingent fee basis. You pay no legal fees unless we win your case, whether through a negotiated settlement or favorable jury verdict.

To discuss your rights under the Jones Act, Death on the High Seas Act or general maritime law after a loved one's wrongful death, contact a Texas maritime lawyer at Arnold & Itkin today.