The city of Houston, located on the Gulf Coast, is a hub of maritime activity, with a thriving maritime trade, commercial fishing, and offshore drilling industry. Each year, tens of billions of dollars in maritime trade and industry flow through the Houston area, facilitated by the hardworking men and women who work in these industries. As a result, many multi-billion and million-dollar companies have made their headquarters in Houston or employ large numbers of staff there. The Port of Houston also offers direct access to the heart of Texas and the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico for mariners and trade
Longshoremen and other workers who are injured in the course of their work on the waters of the Gulf Coast may be eligible to file claims under the LHWCA (long shore and harbour Workers’ Compensation Act). Those injured while working on the water, however, may need the specialized expertise and experience of a Jones Act law firm like Doyle Dennis LLP to properly pursue their legal rights under federal and state maritime laws. Our attorneys are skilled in handling Jones Act and other maritime injury cases, and we are dedicated to helping injured maritime workers in Houston and the surrounding area get the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about your rights and legal options.

Houston Offshore Injury and Fatality Lawyers

Each year, numerous offshore accidents and other maritime incidents occur for Houston companies that could have been prevented with the proper safety procedures and equipment. However, careless or negligent employers, employees, third parties, and others often put offshore workers and other maritime workers at risk of injury or death. As seamen, these workers have a legal right to a safe working environment, including a seaworthy vessel and safe conditions. When companies fail to uphold these obligations and an offshore accident or other maritime incident occurs, they may be liable for additional damages and other obligations under the Jones Act. 

An experienced Jones Act maritime attorney can help injured offshore workers and other maritime workers in Houston understand their rights and pursue compensatory damages for their injuries, including medical expenses and other damages.

As offshore workers based in or from Texas, you have the distinct advantage of being able to pursue legal action and hold your employers accountable in the familiar jurisdictions of the businesses you work for. This can be a significant advantage compared to the challenges of seeking justice in foreign countries and unfamiliar legal systems. Our team of skilled Jones Act maritime attorneys can help you navigate your options and determine the most effective way to pursue a claim for damages, such as personal injury or wrongful death, related to your maritime injuries. Contact us today for a complimentary case evaluation and to learn more about your rights and legal options. Don’t miss your chance to hold your employer accountable and seek the justice you deserve as an injured worker.

Why do you need an experienced Houston Maritime Attorney

Navigating the complex landscape of maritime laws, such as the Jones Act, can be a daunting task, requiring specialized expertise and experience in admiralty law matters. As maritime and admiralty injury attorneys, or offshore injury attorneys, we understand the unique challenges our clients face and strive to provide them with the best possible legal representation. Whether our clients have suffered injuries in offshore accidents, ship accidents, or have lost loved ones in maritime disasters, we are dedicated to helping them and their families seek justice and obtain the compensation benefits they are entitled to. We take pride in being able to support our clients in their time of need and help them get the medical care and support they need, as well as navigate the complex and often confusing company policies that may affect their rights and benefits. As maritime lawyers, we are committed to providing knowledgeable and skilled legal representation to those who have suffered offshore injuries.

Our team of trial attorneys has been at the forefront of admiralty and maritime law for decades, earning recognition from their peers for their impressive verdicts, settlements, and accomplishments. With decades of experience litigating against multibillion dollar companies and their formidable legal teams, we have what it takes to stand up for our clients’ rights and interests in cases involving cargo transportation, heavy equipment, and other maritime industries. Our attorneys are experienced in handling Jones Act claims and other maritime injury cases, and have even traveled across the globe to represent international clients injured while working for American companies in the offshore drilling industry. If you have been injured offshore, our experienced attorneys will be dedicated to fighting for your legal rights and the claim damages you deserve under the Jones Act. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your admiralty law matters and maritime claims.

Proven record of winning verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients

The Doyle Dennis LLP Maritime team is composed of experienced and knowledgeable maritime and admiralty attorneys, including offshore injury lawyers and maritime amputation injury attorneys. They have a proven track record of success in securing jury verdicts and confidential settlements for their clients, and are dedicated to helping those who have suffered work-related injuries in offshore accidents get the justice and compensation they are entitled to. Our attorneys are skilled in evaluating jurisdiction and determining the best course of action for each case, taking into account the different bodies of water and the types of injuries involved. They are prepared to pursue your claim through all available legal channels, including a jury trial if necessary.

At Doyle Dennis LLP, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured maritime workers. As experienced maritime lawyers, we understand the unique challenges and dangers that maritime workers face when working on the coastal waters of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. We have extensive experience handling complex maritime injury cases involving closed head injuries, burn injuries, crush injuries, and other catastrophic injuries, and we are prepared to help you gather and evaluate the medical records and other evidence needed to support your claim. Our maritime attorneys are skilled in negotiating with insurance companies and other parties to secure a fair and favorable settlement on your behalf, and we are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve under the Jones Act. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the medical treatment and compensation they need and deserve, and will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the medical improvement and case resolution they need to recover from their injuries. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your maritime injury case.

Representing injured maritime workers and their families

Employees that suffer injuries while working offshore or in another maritime capacity for the following companies may be able to pursue a Jones Act claim for their employer’s negligence. Our attorneys can help you understand what you are entitled to by the law and what companies must provide after a life changing injury or accident.

We have represented a wide range of workers in the maritime and offshore oil exploration industry, including seamen, drilling engineers, floor hands, riggers, electricians, roustabouts, derrick hands, safety technicians, mechanics, and captains. Some of the companies we have fought against include major oil and gas companies, offshore drilling contractors, and maritime transportation providers. Whether you are a deckhand on a tanker, a crane operator on an offshore drilling platform, or a surveyor working on a seismic research vessel, our attorneys have the experience and expertise to help you with your injury claim.

Maritime companies whose workers may be entitled to pursue a Jones Act or Maritime claim after a workplace accident include, but are not limited to:

Maritime Workers Rights

Our Lawyers at Doyle LLP will help you understand your Maritime Workers Rights.

Maritime workers are granted some basic rights for compensation after on the job injuries. Some of the most relevant rights and acts are listed below. These only serve as a brief guide. To get an extensive review and explanation of your relevant rights please contact an experienced maritime attorney

Benefits of Working with a maritime lawyer at Doyle Dennis LLP

Our Maritime Lawyer has decades of experience in aggressively pursuing offshore injury and Jones Act cases

We have a track record of swiftly pursuing maritime cases to get the best recovery as soon as possible

We have won millions for clients involved in offshore injury and Jones Act cases

We have a track record of taking offshore injury and Jones Act cases to trial and winning

Offshore companies and their insurers know our history of success, which translates to getting the best results for our clients time and time again

Maintenance and Cure  is provided to Jones Act seamen injured while working on vessels. Maintenance provides daily living expenses that would have been accrued while working aboard a vessel. Cure covers medical costs which include appointments, operations, medicine, rehabilitation and other necessary experiences to help you recover from your injury. Both maintenance and cure are required to be provided by employers regardless of who is at fault for an injury. Further information can be found on our Jones Act page The Jones Act  is a federal statute that protects seamen who are injured while working on a vessel and certain offshore installations. It provides guaranteed benefits regardless of fault. Damages are available if a cause of the injury was negligence by an employer, vessel owner or third party. Click here for more info about the Jones Act LawThe Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act ( protects maritime employees working in areas such as harbors, bays, docks, ports, shipyard workers, and fixed platforms, including offshore platforms.  The LHWCA is a federal workers’ compensation program that provides benefits and compensation when these employees are injured on the job. Damages may be recovered in cases of negligence under certain circumstances.

The Death on the High Seas Act  permits recovery of damages when a seaman’s death is caused by neglect, strict liability or wrongful acts in waters 3 nautical miles of the shore of the United States.  The spouse, children and other dependents of a seaman killed may be able to sue the vessel or responsible person. Compensation for the act includes pecuniary damages which account for lost wages, future wages and certain expenses. Damages may be available in cases of negligence. Contributory negligence of the decedent is not a bar to recovery but the court will consider the degree by the decedent and reduce the recovery accordingThe Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) protects workers injured for example while extracting and processing oil and natural gas on the outer continental  shelf. The Act extends the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to the outer continental shelf and includes benefits for medical, living expenses and more.

The Defense Base Act extends coverage of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to civilians who are injured working on American military bases overseas. Workers covered also include civilians providing support and defense to America and its allies abroad. It covers American and international citizens. The act provides for medical care, lost wages and other benefitsSeaworthiness relates to requirement of having a properly fitted vessel. The vessel owner must ensure the vessel operates correctly, has the right equipment and a crew that is properly trained. Seaworthiness does not only mean the vessel can navigate, but it has to be properly equipped with supplies and a crew that are reasonably fit for the voyage. If a vessel is not seaworthy and an accident arises because of it, the vessel owner may be held liable.

The Suits in Admiralty Act allows claims against the United States government’s merchant vessels. A plaintiff or their family can recover compensation for injuries or a death caused by the negligence of the government’s merchant vessel.

The Admiralty Extension Act extends protections to a person or property on land that was injured or damaged by a vessel on navigable waters. This act covers bridges, docks and other property that come into proximity with vessels while they are in water. The act also covers workers injured while loading and unloading vessels.

The Public Vessels Act authorizes people to sue the US government if they are responsible for damages caused by a government vessel. These vessels include public transportation, rescue vessels, and marine and wildlife conservation vessels.

The Limitation of Liability Act was passed in to protect the fledgling American shipping industry from foreign competition. The act allows vessel owners to limit liability claims after an accident if they can show the vessel owner did not previously know of the negligence or unseaworthiness of the vessel. Modern day vessel owners still like to invoke this act. The Limitation of Liability Act can be a significant hurdle to recovery against a vessel owner.  As such, it is important to hire experienced maritime attorneys that know how to navigation through and around its limitations.

The Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act extends the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to civilian employees of the Armed Forces in positions funded by non-appropriated funds. Non-appropriated funds come from the sale of goods or services on to the military, civilian personnel of the military and their family members. The act covers goods and services that provide morale, welfare and recreation programs.

An injured maritime worker has the right to file a negligence suit against a responsible party. The Jones Act  allows for an injured seaman that was hurt on the job due to the negligence of a co-worker or employer to sue for damages. A negligence claim can be pursued against the owner of a vessel if an injury occurred on board due to neglect of the seaworthiness  of the vessel. A third-party suit may be pursued if an injury occurs due to negligence of a third party. This could be a nearby company or equipment manufacturer that causes you to be hurt while working.

To discuss your maritime workers rights and potential claim, feel free to contact the maritime attorneys at Doyle Dennis LLP Trial Lawyers.

Offshore Drilling Leader

Diamond offshore serves as a leader in the worldwide offshore industry. They operate 24 rigs, including semisubmersibles, drillship and jack-up rigs. Their headquarters reside in Houston, Texas with offices and operations around the world. As a deep-water drilling contractor, Diamond Offshore employs thousands of workers in different locations. Sometimes those workers are placed in dangerous situations and suffer injuries as a result. The high skill and tough labor of working on rigs usually means higher pay than comparable jobs. Once an injury happens, workers can be left physically and financially troubled. Diamond Offshore and other maritime companies have certain maritime laws and guaranteed compensation they must follow. If you are injured on a rig and need guidance on your rights and what you deserve, please contact the experienced offshore injury dispute attorneys of Doyle Dennis LLP Trial Lawyers to help you today.

 History of Success

even though Diamond Offshore claims to operate “with respect for the lives we touch and the impact we make”, they have failed workers in the past. We have personal experience helping Diamond Offshore workers receive the compensation they deserve from an offshore injury dispute.  In one of our past claims, Willie David Williams received an $9.6 million jury award in Texas. The case is currently on appeal. No recovery has been received to date.

Contact Our Team

Contact our Offshore Injury Dispute Lawyers if you were injured while working on a Diamond Offshore Rig. We have experience in handling legal disputes against the company and can help you. Our capable attorneys can explain the complicated process of a claim in simple terms. We can guide you and answer any questions you may have throughout the process

Worldwide Deepwater Drilling Company Injuries

 manages service and supply vessels for offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico and around the world. The vessels provide transportation, construction, towing, research and other broad support to drilling operations. ECO runs shipyards located in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Brazil. The vessels employ numerous levels of maritime workers in various positions. An offshore injury dispute against Edison Chouest requires experienced offshore injury attorneys like Doyle Dennis Trial Lawyers LLP.

Gulf Coast Company under Maritime Law

Edison Chouest was founded in Louisiana and maintains corporate offices across the Gulf Coast, including Houston. Edison Chouest has grown to be one of the largest maritime service providers because of their acquisition of smaller companies. Many of Edison Chouest’s hard working employees started their careers with companies that ECO acquired. Unfortunately, numerous of their workers have sustained serious injuries on the job even though Edison Chouest “is committed to providing the best possible working conditions for all of our employees”. Offshore exploration and extraction has always been a dangerous business and Edison Chouest has failed to protect workers in the past.

In a past case against Edison Chouest, we represented an offshore worker after he suffered an electrocution while on a docked offshore supply vessel.  Working as a “rescue man” for a cleanup crew, he was shocked while trying to reset a light that had gone out.

We Can Help

If you suffer an injury while working aboard a vessel or in a shipyard owned or operated by Edison Chouest, please contact a qualified maritime attorney. From our combined decades of experience, Doyle Dennis LLP Trial Lawyers can provide guidance for pursuing a successful offshore injury claim. We use our skills and experience to hold offshore companies accountable for failures of their duty to protect workers. Contact us today for a free consultation with a maritime injury attorney who understands the job and wants to help you get what you deserve

Kirby Corp Injury Disputes

Leader in Tank Barges and Tugboats

Kirby operates the largest fleet of inland and offshore tank barges in the United States. Kirby works from their Headquarters in Houston, Texas with offices and operations throughout the country. They transport bulk liquids such as oil and chemicals through rivers and ocean waterways of the country. Kirby also services diesel engines and provides products for the oil industry. Their deep involvement with the offshore injury means they employ thousands on American waterways. Whether working on the high seas, near the coast or in the rivers of America, Kirby employees work hard to support the maritime industry in dangerous and difficult jobs. Sometimes worker’s safety is given the concern it should have and worker’s suffer injuries as a result. If you suffer an injury while working for Kirby, you will need a qualified maritime attorney to give you the best chance at a successful outcome. The attorneys at Doyle Dennis Trial Lawyers LLP have the ability to help you and your family overcome a tragic time in your lives. We understand the maritime industry and the difficulties workers face when they get injured on the job.

Kirby Worker Dispute Resolution

Kirby may claim to keep “safety first”, but their workers have been injured in dangerous situations in the past. One of our cases involved Kirby and our client, who suffered injuries while working on a tank barge off the coast of Alaska. During a transfer of cargo, our suffered injuries to his neck, back and shoulder.  We were able to obtain a successful result for our client.

Contact Our Firm

From our experience in dealing with maritime companies we know the difficulties workers can face in resolving injury disputes. Contact our firm to have a skillful maritime injury attorney review your case and provide you with guidance. While the process may be complex and confusing, our attorneys have vast experience and can use it to help you

Chet Morrison

Marine Contractors

Chet Morrison provides marine contracting, maintenance and abandonment services for oil and gas projects around the world. From their headquarters in Houma, Louisiana, they also provide numerous other contracting services to aid the offshore oil and gas industry. With the large amount of services offered to the offshore industry, their employees sometimes encounter dangerous situations which can result in injuries and even death. If you or a loved one are injured or killed while working on a Chet Morrison project you will want an experienced maritime attorney to handle your claim. The attorneys at Doyle Dennis Trial Lawyers LLP know what it takes to receive just compensation after a work accident and can help you.

Helping Injured Workers Receive Compensation

Chet Morrison may be dedicated to safety, but their workers have been injured and in some cases even killed in the past. After an explosion aboard a dive boat in the Gulf, our firm represented 2 injured workers in their pursuit of compensation. The injured workers trusted our knowledge and abilities to offer them excellent legal service. With this trust we were able to procure settlements for our clients that helped them recover both financially and physically.

Trusted Admiralty Injury Attorneys

After an injury or death, you and your family may be trying to figure out how to move forward while coping with what happened. If this injury happened while working in the offshore industry for a company like Chet Morrison, we can help provide guidance and answers. Through our decades of combined experience we have learned how to handle cases against firms operating in the offshore oil and gas industry. Contact our Offshore Injury Dispute lawyers at Doyle Dennis LLP to help you navigate through this complicated process.

Transocean Offshvore Injury Disputes

International Offshore Service Providers

Transocean provides offshore drilling services for international energy companies. The company gained notoriety after a rig they owned and partly manned, the Deepwater Horizon, exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Transocean focuses on providing specialized oil and natural gas wells in deepwater worldwide. With rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Trinidad, Europe, Asia and West Africa, the company owns almost half of the deepwater platforms worldwide. Transocean shifted their headquarters to Switzerland from Houston a few years ago, but still maintains a heavy presence in the Gulf Coast. Injury claims against Transocean require highly skilled attorneys on your side. Doyle Dennis LLP Trial Lawyers has had success in facing off with Transocean in the past.

Jones Act Case

If you suffer an injury while working on a Transocean offshore vessel, you may be covered by the Jones Act or other applicable maritime law. This would provide you with certain protections, compensation and possibility of recovering more if negligence was involved in causing the injury. Contact our Offshore Injury Dispute trial lawyers at Doyle Dennis LLP to discuss your potential claim with an experienced attorney who can help you understand your legal rights.

Thousands of Workers in Dangerous Situations

Transocean rents it service vessels, personnel and equipment to oil and gas companies around the word. Transocean also employs more than 18,000 specialized workers to operate their floating rigs, jackup rigs, barges and other offshore service vessels. With such a high number of workers in a tough industry, Transocean often places thousands in dangerous positions which can lead to injuries and in some cases death. The injuries and death affect workers wellbeing, but also the financial wellbeing and future of many.