Maritime Accident Claims along the Western Gulf Coast
From Galveston to the Mississippi River, the Gulf Coast is one of the busiest shipping corridors in the nation. Among the oil platforms, the container ports and the fishing industry, the risk of a maritime accident for any seaman or dock worker is substantial. If you need legal advice about your options in the aftermath of an accident at sea or on shore, contact an experienced maritime attorney at The Hanchey Law Firm in Lake Charles.
Call 337-513-4280 or Toll Free 888-866-6415 for help with maritime accident claims in Louisiana and Texas
While most personal injury claims related to negligence at sea can be filed under either state law or federal maritime law, the claims of people employed on working vessels of all kinds will usually be presented under the federal Jones Act, which combines the strongest features of the workers' compensation system and traditional personal injury damages for accidents at sea.
In certain situations, it may be advisable to proceed under state personal injury law for maritime accident claims. But most injured workers at sea will be better off working with a lawyer who understands Jones Act litigation and the best ways to pursue negligence or unseaworthiness claims against vessel operators and owners.
Our attorneys represent people with such maritime claims as the following:
- Injuries caused by missing or defective safety equipment at sea
- Injuries caused by unsafe handling or navigation of the ship
- Ship collision or grounding accidents
- Barge collisions on navigable rivers or inshore waterways
- Injuries caused by loose lines or falling overhead objects
- Waterfront accidents covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Act (LHWA)
- Offshore platform injuries, including aviation or boating accidents to or from the rig
Federal law tends to favor working seamen and offshore oil or gas workers who get hurt in the line of duty, but any legal advantages a maritime accident victim may have will be wasted unless the lawyer on the case knows how to use them.
To learn how our experience with accidents at sea can help you recover the financial compensation you deserve, contact The Hanchey Law Firm in Lake Charles.
