Jones Act and Maritime Accidents
Texas Jones Act and Maritime Injury Lawyers A special body of law covers accidents occurring on drilling rigs, cruise ships, fishing boats, barges, and any other vessel in navigable waters. The Jones Act and maritime law focuses on protecting seamen. The definition of seamen under the law has expanded to include workers whose jobs are traditionally thought of as land-based. Welders, pipe fitters, fabricators, roustabouts, and drill operators are all covered under the Jones Act and maritime law if they are on an offshore oil rig in navigable waters. More than 30 years of experience with Jones Act claims and maritime accidents At our Galveston-area law firm, our attorneys and staff have been helping people injured at sea, in the harbor, or on the dock. Our practice includes representing workers injured in the course of their employment as well as individuals who have been hurt in a boating accident on a private pleasure boat or passenger ship. If you have been injured on an offshore oil rig, ship, pleasure boat, or in any maritime accident, contact an attorney who has been working in this area for more than 30 years. Call The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd, to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. What is covered under the Jones Act and maritime law? We have obtained payment for individuals who have been hurt, and for families who have lost a loved one, in accidents covered by the Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas Act. Our clients have included victims of injury and wrongful death on:
We handle state and federal admiralty and maritime cases in Texas, Louisiana and Georgia Jones Act and maritime cases are usually filed in federal court. Our Jones Act attorneys practice in state and federal courts in Texas and federal courts in Texas, Louisiana and Georgian, including in the Western District of Louisiana, sitting in La Fayette and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sitting in New Orleans. We have more than 30 years of experience handling state and federal Jones Act and maritime cases. Let us put our experience to work for you. If you have been injured in an accident in navigable waters, contact a Texas maritime lawyer with the knowledge and experience necessary to build a strong case under the applicable law. Call us at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. We help our clients achieve financial security and peace of mind by pursuing financial compensation as quickly as possible. |
