Galveston is located on the Texas gulf coast and is renowned for its contribution to the maritime industry over the past two centuries. The port’s appeal for many of the world’s leading companies is rooted in its convenient location along Galveston bay with easy access to the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Furthermore, the port’s ability to handle any and all types of cargo makes it an extremely attractive option. The Port of Galveston’s principal imports consist of containers, lumber, vehicles, fertilizer products, machinery and agricultural equipment. Its principal exports are made up of containers, grains, paper products, vehicles, machinery and petroleum products. The Port of Galveston is also considered the top passenger port in the state of Texas and is home to both Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International. The Port of Galveston owes its success not only to the numerous companies that keep it busy, but also to the brave individuals who work hard each day to keep the cargo moving.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury while at sea, contact the Texas maritime injury lawyers at Fitts Zehl for a free, confidential consultation: 1 (800) 993-4887.
The life of an offshore worker is a dangerous one. To be a seaman takes more than physical strength and skill, it takes courage. Surprisingly enough, the majority of severe accidents offshore are not caused by the ocean itself but are instead the result of carelessness on the part of a supervisor or fellow crewmember. If you were injured while working at sea, you may have rights under the Jones Act or other maritime laws.
Whether your injury occurred offshore or onshore, the Galveston, Texas offshore injury attorneys at Fitts Zehl have the knowledge and experience to hold your employer accountable. For years, Fitts Zehl has helped hundreds of injured maritime workers just like you go up against some of the biggest names in the maritime industry and win.
The experienced Galveston, Texas maritime lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP, proudly represent seamen injured while working offshore on ships, platforms, rigs or other ocean-going vessels. In the wake of an accident, it is critical that you know your rights under laws like the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act or general maritime law.
Call toll-free at 1 (800) 993-4887 to speak to an experienced offshore injury lawyer about your rights.
In the past three years alone, Fitts Zehl has earned more than $150 million in verdicts and settlements against maritime employers large and small. In addition, we are one of the few firms that was hired to represent workers in connection with 4 of the largest workplace accidents in the past 10 years, including the BP/Transocean Deepwater Horizon Explosion, the BP Texas City Explosion, the Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion, and the International Paper Explosion.
The Maritime Lawyers at Fitts Zehl regularly represent injured offshore workers from across the state of Texas including Galveston, Port Arthur and Houston. Whether you were hurt by a careless crewmember, a broken piece of equipment, or a dangerous condition onboard the vessel, you may be entitled to money for your medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering and more.
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