Houston Texas Maritime Law Attorney
Recovering Compensation in Maritime Worker Accident Cases
Offshore oil rigs and other offshore ships, barges, boats and vessels can be a dangerous environment for maritime workers. Maritime workers who are injured on the job may be entitled to compensation benefits under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law. However, some workers question their right to recovery after speaking with their employer. It is critical to remember that your employer has their own interests to look out for. It is essential that you have an experienced lawyer serving your interests as well.
I'm Harold Eisenman and I have been a maritime law attorney for more than 36 years. I understand the complex body of laws that cover offshore workers, such as seaman, longshoremen, and other offshore and harbor workers when they are involved in a maritime accident.
I represent workers who have been injured in barge accidents, tug boat accidents, workboat accidents, launches, and other offshore maritime accidents. Injured workers covered under the Jones Act may include:
- Deck hands injured on barges
- Inspectors
- Helicopter operators
- Maintenance workers
- Mud engineers
- Contract workers
- Cargo workers
- Dredge operators
- Other workers
I also represent harbor workers, such as workers injured while loading the vessels. However, these workers may be covered under a different body of laws.
In pursuing compensation for injured seaman, harbor workers, and offshore workers, it is necessary to prove negligence of the employer, negligence of co-workers, or unseaworthiness of the vessel. With over 36 years of maritime law experience, I know how to effectively investigate these cases and bring a solid claim for recovery on behalf of my clients.
Consultations are always free. Contact offshore injury lawyer Harold Eisenman P.C. to discuss your maritime worker accident case. All of the work we do is on contingency. This means Mr. Eisenman advances all costs of preparing your case and only charges a fee (a percentage of the recovery) when the case is successfully concluded. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
