Maritime Accident
|
Maritime accidents can occur in a variety of settings including commercial shipping and offshore drilling operations where incidents such as well blowouts and ship collisions cause serious injury or death to seagoing workers. Maritime law is comprised of a special series of official codes governing all maritime activities and is intended to protect offshore workers during the dangerous tasks they are expected to perform. Maritime work has always been dangerous. But this is true now more than ever as oil and shipping companies expect their employees to endure more hazardous circumstances due to receding budgets and deadlines. Initially called the Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act was enacted under federal maritime law to provide legal protections for maritime workers. This law entitles seafaring employees federal protection and the ability to recover compensation for damages sustained because of the negligence of a ship owner, captain or fellow employee. The maritime accident lawyers of Hightower, Russo & Capellan have over 30 years’ combined trial experience recovering damages for maritime workers in the state of Texas and in federal courts. Our knowledge of maritime law combined with our formidable reputation within the legal community gives us a great advantage when it comes to making responsible parties pay for their negligence. If you or someone you love has been injured in an offshore accident, it is imperative you have your legal rights represented by a knowledgeable lawyer who understands maritime law and is willing to fight for your justice. Call the Houston Maritime Accident Lawyers of Hightower, Russo & Capellan and we will personally review your case and give you an honest appraisal at no charge. We are prepared to do whatever it takes to legally recover your losses in a Texas court as your Houston Maritime Accident Lawyers. |
