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The Texas maritime industry is a major economic driver for the state, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue and supporting thousands of jobs. The industry includes a wide range of businesses, from shipyards and maritime service providers to seafood processors and offshore oil and gas operators.
If you work in the maritime industry in Texas, you know that injuries are a part of the job. But what happens when those injuries are caused by someone else's negligence? You have the right to seek compensation for your injuries, and our maritime injury lawyers can help.
We have experience handling all types of maritime injury cases, including those involving:
- Jones Act claims
- Maintenance and cure benefits
- Unseaworthiness claims
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) claims
- Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) claims
No matter how your injuries were caused, we can help you understand your legal rights and options. We will fight for the compensation you need and deserve.
Call us today for a free consultation. We serve clients in Houston, Texas, and South Texas.
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If you've been injured in a maritime accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. At The Law Offices of Juan R. Zamora, we have more than 14 years of experience handling maritime injury cases. We know the laws that apply to these cases, and we know how to get results.
We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you. Let us handle the legal details while you focus on your recovery.
To learn more about our firm and how we can help you, call us today or contact us online for a free consultation. We serve clients in
Houston and throughout Texas.
What Qualifies as a Maritime Accident?
Collisions, Groundings, and Fires are the most common types of Maritime Accidents.
Collisions occur when two vessels collide with each other. Groundings happen when a vessel runs aground on a reef or shoal. Fires can start onboard a vessel for any number of reasons, and they can spread quickly due to the flammable materials used in construction.
Any of these accidents can cause serious damage to the vessels involved, as well as injuries or fatalities to the people onboard. In some cases, environmental damage may also result.
Collisions are one of the most common types of maritime accidents. They often occur due to poor visibility, incorrect maneuvering, or inexperience on the part of one or both vessel operators. Groundings typically happen due to incorrect charting, bad weather, or simply running aground on an unmarked shoal.
Fires onboard vessels are also relatively common. They can be caused by anything from faulty electrical wiring to cigarettes carelessly discarded in flammable materials. Because of the confined spaces and flammable materials onboard, fires at sea can spread quickly and be very difficult to extinguish.
Any of these accidents can have serious consequences for the people involved and the environment. That is why it is so important for vessel operators to exercise caution and follow all safety procedures when out at sea.
What Is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a federal law that provides certain protections for seamen who are injured while working on navigable waters. Under the Jones Act, seamen can recover damages from their employer if their injuries were caused by the employer's negligence.
If you are a
seaman who has been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to
compensation
under the
Jones Act.
What Is Maintenance and Cure?
Maintenance and cure is a type of benefits that injured seamen are entitled to receive from their employer. These benefits are intended to cover the cost of food and lodging while the seaman is recovering from his or her injuries.
If you are a seaman who has been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to
maintenance and cure benefits.
What Is Unseaworthiness?
Maintenance and cure is a type of benefits that injured seamen are entitled to receive from their employer. These benefits are intended to cover the cost of food and lodging while the seaman is recovering from his or her injuries.
If you are a seaman who has been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to
maintenance and cure benefits.
What Is the LHWCA?
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides certain protections for workers who are injured while working on navigable waters. Under the LHWCA, these workers can recover workers' compensation benefits from their employer.
If you are a worker who has been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to benefits under the LHWCA.
Our
maritime injury lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and options.
What Is the DOHSA?
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is a federal law that provides certain protections for the families of seamen who are killed in accidents on navigable waters. Under this law, the families of these seamen can recover damages from the vessel owner.
If you are the family member of a seaman who has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation under the DOHSA.
Our maritime injury lawyers can help you with your case.
How Texas Maritime Accident Attorney Juan R. Zamora Can Help You Get What You Deserve
The Law Office of Juan R. Zamora is a personal injury law firm that specializes in helping people who have been injured in accidents get the compensation they deserve.
If you have been injured in an accident, we can help you understand your legal rights and options and ensure that you get the full amount of compensation you are entitled to.
We have a proven track record of success in getting our clients the compensation they deserve, and we will work tirelessly to get you the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Contact
the Law Office of Juan R. Zamora today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced
personal injury lawyers.
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Got in an accident and immediately called their office. spoke with Mrs. De Leon and she helped me out right away. The experience I got from them made everything easy for me and the staff was very professional and helpful. I highly recommend them to anyone for their assistance. Thank you Mr. Juan Zamora.
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"If you have been injured in a Maritime Accident, it is important to speak with an experienced maritime accident lawyer as soon as possible. Attorney Juan R. Zamora has more than 14 years of experience helping people just like you get the compensation they deserve for their injuries."
Juan will work tirelessly to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation available under the law. We can help you get justice for your maritime accident injuries.
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