Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer in Texas

The waters off of the coast of Texas carry many seagoing vessels and are studded with oil rigs. As oil exploration pushes the limits of what is technologically possible and ship traffic increases as business seek more cost effective of transporting goods, it seems inevitable the number of accidents and injuries increases.

The area of law that governs the injuries occurring on ships and other types of watercraft is known as admiralty or maritime law. Based in Houston, our lawyers at the office of Lewis, Davenport & Hildebrand handle a wide range of accident and injury cases for individuals that have been hurt on the job.

From an oil rig injury from a rig explosion to a barge injury to an offshore accident from a slip and fall, our firm is experienced at handling personal injury matters for seamen who are in need of compensation for the injuries they have suffered. We our experience extends to a variety of causes of actions related to admiralty and maritime claims.

Jones Act

The Jones Act contains provisions that are directed at protecting the rights of seamen. The act allows sailors and other individuals that work on ships, boats, barges, and oil rigs to obtain compensation and/or damages from their employers if they are injured due to negligence of the ship owner, captain, or fellow crewmembers. Our firm is fluent with the language of the Jones Act and can explain if and how it applies in your situation.

Onshore and Offshore Injuries

Accidents can happen to the crew anytime and the Jones Act protects seaman when they are working offshore, in port, or even onshore, if they are on "ship's business." We represent seamen who have been injured in an onshore or offshore accident, such as slipping and falling on the dock or being injured by a forklift while loading a ship.

Contact Us

For a free initial consultation with a lawyer at our firm to discuss your admiralty and maritime matter, contact us today. In most cases, we do not charge our clients any attorney's fees until we reach a successful resolution to their case. If you cannot make it to our Houston office, an attorney from our firm can travel to meet with you. We take clients from throughout Texas, including Houston (Harris County), Conroe, Galveston, Victoria, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Harligen, Brownsville, Waco, Dallas, Fort Worth, Longview, Tyler, Marshall, Texarkana and more.