Houston Maritime Lawyer
Fitts Zehl - Houston Jones Act Lawyers Protecting Offshore Workers
The Houston Maritime Lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP have successfully represented hundreds of workers from across the country who were seriously injured in offshore accidents. In addition to being hired by a number of the workers who were tragically injured in the April 2010 BP/Transocean Deepwater Horizon explosion, our maritime injury lawyers have years of experience successfully battling the largest maritime employers in the nation including BP, Transocean, Hercules, Oceaneering, Nobel and others.
In 2010 alone, our Jones Act lawyers took 6 cases to trial and won them all. It is because of this willingness to go to trial and experience in the courtroom that our Maritime Lawyers are able to consistently recover substantial damages for our clients in Louisiana, Texas and across the country.
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If you or a loved one were injured while working offshore, the Texas maritime injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl will devote whatever resources are necessary to ensuring that you and your family are fully compensated for your injuries so that you can focus on the future—and not on how you’re going to pay for it.
Call toll-free at (800) 993-4887 or click here to speak to an experienced Houston offshore injury lawyer.
Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, the fourth (4th) largest city in the United States, is a lively, multicultural city located along the Gulf of Mexico. This bustling metropolis is home to the world renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the Port of Houston. The Port of Houston is the largest port in the US for international water commerce and today, Houston finds itself at the center of international trade. Currently there are over 100 steamship lines offering services out of the port, linking Houston with over a 1000 ports in more than 200 countries. The Port of Houston plays host to the world’s largest petrochemical complex as well as a number or private and public industrial facilities. Some of the major tenants at the Port of Houston include Exxon Mobile Chemical, DuPont, Shell Oil Co., AllTrans Port Services, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Richardson Steel Yard, and Center Point Energy.
Business along the Houston Ship Channel alone has generated over 750,000 jobs in the Port of Houston, making the maritime industry one of the largest industries in Texas. Unfortunately, a number of offshore workers are seriously injured every year as a result of the negligence of a fellow crewmember or a dangerous condition on the vessel.
Common Offshore Injuries
Although offshore injuries can be common, they are almost always preventable. The most common causes of serious offshore injuries are:
- Untrained or Poorly-Trained Workers
- Poorly-Maintained Equipment
- Crewmember Failure to Follow Safety Procedures
- Missing Safety Gear
- Careless Operation of Vessel’s Equipment
Whether you’re injured by the negligence of a fellow crewmember or a dangerous condition on an offshore rig or inland barge, the Houston maritime injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl have the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure that you and your family are fully compensated for your damages and losses.
Injuries that typically result while working offshore include:
- Head Trauma
- Back, Knee and Shoulder Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Sprained or Torn Ligaments
- Loss of Limbs, and
- Spinal Damage
If you or a loved one suffered these or any other injury while working offshore, you may have a claim under the Jones Act and general maritime laws for:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Decreased Earning Capacity
- Living Expenses
- Travel Expenses
- Pain and Suffering, and
- Mental Anguish
With years of experience successfully representing hundreds of injured workers against some of the largest maritime companies in the world, the offshore injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl will devote whatever resources are necessary to ensuring that you and your family are fully compensated for your injuries and damages.
If you or a loved one was injured while working offshore, contact the experienced Houston maritime injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl today for a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-993-4887 or by clicking here.
