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As the 4 th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Texas, Houston is home to many thriving industries, ranging from the aerospace and railroad industries to the maritime and oil industries. In fact, nearly all of the major petroleum companies – including Chevron, Shell Oil Company and Exxon Mobil – have hubs (if not their headquarters) located in Houston.
This means that much of Houston's population earns a living via the oil and maritime industries, working as oil drillers, engineers, pipe fitters, dock workers, seamen, etc.
Unfortunately, the maritime industry carries a higher risk of on-the-job injury or death than other occupations. This is due to a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) contact with toxins, regular use of heavy/dangerous equipment, unpredictable weather, etc.
Given the dangers of the maritime industry, anyone who works in this field is protected by laws distinct from Texas' general workers' compensation statutes. In particular, the Jones Act laws (also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) protects the rights of maritime employees, should they be injured or killed on-the-job.
Following a work-related injury, maritime employees should seek emergency medical care to prevent further health complications. Once their health is stable, it's also crucial that they meet with an experienced Houston offshore injury lawyer to:
To encourage injured maritime employees to seek the settlements they deserve, Houston offshore accident lawyers offer initial consultations for free and will delay payment for their services until (or unless) the case is won. To speak with a Houston offshore attorney today, contact us.
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