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Houston Offshore Injury Lawyer — Gomez Law Firm
With decades of experience representing maritime workers, the Houston offshore injury attorneys at Gomez Law Firm stand ready to protect your rights after a serious accident at sea. If you were injured on a rig, vessel, or while working offshore in the Gulf, you may be entitled to significant compensation
Meet Your Advocate: Jorge L. Gomez & Our Team
We combine deep maritime law expertise with compassionate advocacy.
- Jorge L. Gomez is board‑certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
- Over 15 years of focused experience in offshore injury, maritime, and Jones Act litigation
- More than 70 jury trials and arbitration hearings at state and federal levels.
- We treat you like family — no case is too small, no company too large.
We serve clients across Houston, Galveston, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and throughout the Texas Gulf Coast & Gulf of Mexico.
How Offshore Injuries Happen
Working offshore is inherently dangerous. Common accident causes include:
- Gas leaks, blow‑outs, or structural rig failures
- Faulty or poorly maintained equipment
- Unsafe weather and environmental hazards
- Vessel collisions, capsizing, cargo shifts
- Slips, falls, being struck by machinery
- Lack of proper safety systems or training
When negligence or defective systems contribute, victims deserve legal recourse under maritime law.
What Types of Injuries We Handle
Offshore work can lead to life-altering harm. Our firm handles claims including:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries, paralysis
- Severe burns & chemical exposure
- Broken bones, crush injuries, amputations
- Respiratory or toxic exposure injuries
- Wrongful death
We understand the long-term medical, emotional, and financial burden these bring—and we fight for full compensation.
Your Legal Rights Under Maritime Law
Our attorneys guide you through the complex web of maritime statutes. You may have multiple legal avenues for recovery:
Jones Act Claims
As a seaman, you may recover for employer negligence or vessel unseaworthiness. We help hold employers to account even if they try to shift blame.
Maintenance & Cure / Unseaworthiness
Even if negligence is not proven, injured seamen often have rights to basic medical care and living support until they reach maximum medical improvement.
General Maritime Law & Unseaworthiness
Claims may arise for inherently dangerous conditions aboard vessels, whether or not the employer was negligent.
Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
If you’re not a seaman but work in harbors, docks, or shipyards, this federal law may apply.
Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)
When tragedy strikes beyond navigable waters, DOHSA allows certain wrongful death claims for maritime victims.
What To Do Right After an Offshore Accident
- Taking prompt, smart action can protect your claim:
- Seek immediate medical attention — your health comes first.
- Report the incident to your supervisor or captain, in writing if possible.
- Document everything — photos, videos, witness names, timeline.
- Preserve evidence — defective parts, safety logs, vessel records.
- Avoid signing releases or giving recorded statements without advice.
- Contact our Houston offshore injury lawyers for a full case evaluation.
Client Case Results & Victories
We don’t just promise — we deliver. Here are some of our results:
- $2.5 million recovered for a Galveston oil rig worker who suffered spinal injuries in a fall
- $1.8 million settlement for a deckhand crushed between cargo containers
- $3.2 million for a tugboat crew member severely burned in an engine room explosion
These outcomes reflect our tenacity and expertise; they are not guarantees but examples of what’s possible.
Client Testimonials
We are proud of our reputation: 4.9/5.0 Google rating (300+ reviews), A+ with the BBB, and client‑choice awards in maritime law.
Why Choose Gomez Law Firm?
- Over 15 years of personal injury trial experience
- Led by Board-Certified Attorney Jorge L. Gomez
- Millions recovered for injured workers in Houston and across Texas
- Compassionate, aggressive representation from start to finish
FAQ — Common Questions After Offshore Injury
Under the Jones Act, you generally have 3 years from the date of injury. Some maritime or unseaworthiness claims may have different time limits.
It’s illegal to retaliate. We handle filings discreetly and aggressively protect you from adverse treatment.
It’s compensation for medical care and basic living until full recovery—regardless of negligence.
No. We represent offshore injured workers across Texas and the Gulf coast—even if you live out of state.
Medical costs, lost wages, pain & suffering, future care, mental anguish, and possibly punitive damages in rare cases.
Related Practice Areas & Helpful Resources
- Jones Act Claims
- Maritime / Admiralty Law
- Wrongful Death at Sea
- Workplace & Industrial Injuries
- Spinal Cord & Catastrophic Injuries
Our Offices & Local Presence in Houston, TX
We proudly serve victims of workplace accidents throughout:
Principal Office
1613 Witte Road, Houston, Texas 77080
(713) 868‑5528
Satellite Office
876 West Price Road, Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 541‑6480
We serve offshore workers throughout Houston, Galveston, Port Arthur, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and along the Gulf Coast.
Urgent Call to Action — Don’t Miss Your Deadline
Time is critical. Under maritime law and Texas practice, you may have limited time to file your offshore injury claim. Missing the statute of limitations can forever bar your recovery.
