Houston Maritime Accident Attorney

Maritime workers are subjected to extreme conditions, dangerous work environments, hazardous operations and grueling physical demands. When an accident occurs either at sea or at shore, the consequences can be devastating. Victims may suffer burn injuries, lost limbs, crush injuries, head, neck or brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and even death. Individuals who do survive may never fully recover or may require extensive medical treatment during a period in which they are unable to work due to their injuries. If this has happened to you or a loved one, contact a Houston personal maritime lawyer right away for help pursing the compensation you need. If you have lost a loved one in such tragic circumstances, you may file a wrongful death claim for damages and the help you need to take care of your family.

Compensation for Maritime Accidents & Injuries

With 22 years in practice and extensive experience addressing maritime accidents and injury claims, our firm is incredibly familiar with the nuances of these cases as well as the many complexities of maritime law. We can help with cases involving:

Maritime Injuries Maritime injuries can occur at sea or at shore and can result from explosions, defective equipment, owner or operator negligence and many potential issues of an unseaworthy vessel. Our firm can assist with injuries on offshore oil rigs, jack-up rigs, drill ships, platforms, barges, freight ships, crew boats, tugs and tow boats, fishing boats, casino boats, passenger vessels and more. Learn about maritime injuries...

Jones Act The Jones Act specifies certain benefits for workers injured on a vessel if certain conditions are satisfied. The vessel must be in active operation and the seaman must establish that his or her job is not land-based and his or her presence on the vessel was not temporary. Learn more about the Jones Act...

Longshore Accidents The Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) protects workers not permanently posted on a vessel who yet are injured in the course of their work in connection with that vessel. This may include longshore operations such as stevedoring, harbor work, loading or offloading, ship repair and construction and general maritime construction. Read about longshore accidents...

Oil Rig Explosion Oil rig explosions very easily result in catastrophic injuries or even death for those affected. Compensation and damages may be sought for lost wages and earning capacity, cost of medical treatment and future medical care, vocational rehabilitation, pain and suffering, loss of a loved one and more. Read more about oil rig explosions...

Offshore Injuries Offshore injuries include those sustained on barges, tugs, offshore oil rigs, platforms and other such vessels on the sea. They can be particularly traumatic due to the dangerous nature of these environments and the work involved with them, as well as the inability to immediately access full medical services. Learn more about offshore injuries...

Fighting for Your Rights Under Maritime Law

The attorneys at Amaro Law Firm feel strongly about fighting for the rights of the little guy and holding large corporations responsible for their conduct and obligations. Every year, we recover millions of dollars for our clients and continue to fight for the maximum settlements and awards and the justice our clients deserve. Our legal team uses its knowledge, experience and background as insurance company defense attorneys to accurately evaluate your case and determine the most strategic approach for your claim. We offer a free consultation and case evaluation and do not charge a fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

If you or your family has suffered as a result of a maritime accident, contact a Houston maritime accident lawyer for help.