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Galveston Maritime lawyers are the legal professionals that maritime workers who have been injured while working in or near Galveston, Texas can turn to for help in recovering compensation for their injuries and losses.
Located on an island 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston is a city with a thriving tourist industry, primarily due to the fact that it is a port for many major cruise lines. In addition to its flourishing maritime industry, Galveston also has a strong oil industry based on its numerous offshore oil rigs.
While the oil and maritime industries strengthen Galveston's economy by providing employment and millions of dollars of revenue, they also pose a unique set of risks to the local workforce – namely due to unpredictable weather, regular use of heavy machinery, exposure to toxins, etc.
Such threats significantly increase the chances that maritime employees will be injured or killed when working.
Given this danger, the Jones Act (also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) is a law that specifically protects the rights of maritime employees if:
After an offshore accident, it's vital that injured maritime workers contact a Galveston maritime attorney as quickly as possible to ensure the best outcome in their case. As more and more time passes, witnesses of the accident may start forget the details that could help to secure a decision.
No matter how minor or severe, there are always losses that accompany maritime injuries. Maritime lawyers, however focus on recovering compensation for damages incurred, including past hospital bills, treatment costs, lost wages, permanent disabilities and emotional pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been injured in Galveston’s maritime industry, contact us for a free evaluation of your case.
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