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Offshore Injury Lawyer in Texas
Experienced and Aggressive Texas Maritime / Offshore Injury Lawyer
With the Texas Gulf Coast serving as a leading hub in the maritime and oil-and-gas industry, countless offshore workers are employed in the area, an essential part of the U.S. economy. Workers flock to our coastal regions, where they are employed on offshore rigs, many of which are part of the flourishing oil industry. Working in dangerous conditions, these offshore workers have an increased risk of workplace accidents.
Often the result of unsafe working conditions or faulty equipment, many of these accidents result in fatalities or serious injuries. Even minor injuries can cause considerable disruption to the victim’s life in the form of financial difficulties resulting from medical bills and loss of wages. These pressures often lead to further emotional trauma and family strife.
With such serious consequences at stake, it is imperative that offshore workers understand their rights and make any injury claim with the help of a trusted professional. Gomez Law Firm, headed by Jorge L. Gomez, board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has more than 15 years’ experience in the offshore injury field and can offer you the expertise and knowledgeable representation your legal case deserves.
Tireless and Diligent Representation for Your Offshore Case
- Seamen
- Harbor employees
- Oil industry workers
- Longshoremen
- Offshore workers
However your injuries occurred, bring your case to our skilled Houston offshore injury lawyer. We will waste no time in gathering all the necessary evidence needed to fight for your rights.
Common Offshore Injuries
We understand just how difficult and dangerous your job as an offshore worker is and that any injury you sustain may be a great disruption to your livelihood. We are also aware that many of the accidents that occur on offshore oil rigs are caused by defective equipment and unsuitable working conditions. Some of the most common causes of oil rig accidents are:
- Gas leaks
- Structural damage to the oil rig
- Unsafe weather conditions
- Improperly installed safety features
- Defective rigs and other equipment or machinery
Under the Jones Act, seamen are in a good position to file a claim for compensation. This law is more favorable to maritime workers than most laws are to other workers.
Experienced and Knowledgeable Attorneys to Properly Handle Your Case
Houston offshore injury lawyer Jorge L. Gomez of Gomez Law Firm has litigated thousands of offshore injury cases and has more than 70 jury trials and arbitration hearings under his belt, even before the Texas Supreme Court. This wealth of experience and knowledge helps ensure that you or a colleague of yours receives the compensation you rightly deserve.
With extensive knowledge of the Jones Act and other maritime regulations, you can be sure we are the right firm to represent you and your claim. Whether your employer failed to provide safe working conditions, forced you to work in dangerous conditions on an unseaworthy vessel, or failed to provide an adequate level of medical treatment, our legal team stands ready to uncover evidence and get you the compensation you deserve.
Well-Positioned to Protect Your Rights
As an offshore worker, the best chance you have of understanding and exercising your rights is to engage the professional guidance and experience of Houston offshore injury attorneys well-versed in maritime law. If you or someone you know has suffered as a result of injuries on an offshore rig or similar scenario, do not hesitate to contact the right kind of legal representation. Gomez Law Firm deals with Houston offshore injury cases throughout Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. This gives us extensive knowledge of laws and regulations covering offshore injury and means we act quickly and purposefully when pursuing a fair compensation for our clients