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Maritime and Offshore Cases

• Gulf of Mexico Rig Explosion Still Creating Problems
• Death on the High Seas Act Benefits
• What Makes a Vessel Unseaworthy?
• Compensation for Maritime Injury Cases
• Are You Considered a Seaman Under the Jones Act?

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Maritime and Offshore Cases

• Texas Offshore Accident Attorney
• New Center for Offshore Safety Institute in Houston
• Houston Maritime/Offshore Attoreny
• The Rig Explosion In The Gulf of Mexico Continues to Create Problems
• What Every Seaman’s Family Needs to Know about the Death on the High Seas Act
• Maritime Workers at Risk of Harmful Benzene Exposure
• Unseaworthiness Claims
• Falls Are Leading Cause of Maritime Injuries
• Maintenance and Cure for Injured Seamen
• Rights for Injured Longshoremen and Harbor Workers

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Texas Offshore Accident Attorney

Offshore and maritime work is not easy. It can be very risky and dangerous even with today's technological advancements. The Jones Act was created in response to a need of a uniform system of regulations and employee protections.

If you have been injured while working offshore in a Maritime environment, then you can recover compensation under the Jones Act. Houston Offshore Attorney Steve Lee helps seamen, longshoremen and maritime workers throughout the nation to exercise their federally protected rights.

Protection for Offshore Workers

The Jones Act, originally referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, formally codified in federal maritime law protections for injured workers that had been established for centuries. It allows workers who have been injured in the course of work on American flagged vessels through the negligence of a ship-owner, captain or fellow employee a federally recognized protection to recover compensation for damages.

For individuals and families who may be facing expensive medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, diminished earning potential and, in very serious cases, final expenses, the protections of the Jones Act are crucial.

These types of cases can be complex, which is why you should contact a maritime injury lawyer following a maritime accident. Also, there is a statute of limitations as to when you can file your Jones Act claim, so you need to take action immediately. Contact Attorney Steve Lee for a free legal consultation at 713-921-4171 or 800-232-3711 today.

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