Maritime and Offshore Cases

Houston Personal Injury Attorney Steve Lee answers your questions regarding car accidents, truck accidents, DWI accidents, construction accidents, offshore accidents and refinery and industrial accidents. We represent personal injury and accident victims throughout Texas.

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All types. As anyone who has made a living the hard way on a shrimp boat on the waters near Houston, TX knows, the job can be fraught with danger. Although shrimping is Texas’s most important commercial fishing industry, accidents…

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In nearly every potential legal case, there is a time limit placed on how long the plaintiff can take before filing a claim. There are several reasons for these deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, but the primary reason is…

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If you work in the maritime industry, you’ve probably heard about a TWIC card, even if you’ve never needed one. They are a safety measure that is part of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), which was passed by Congress…

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A Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) is issued by the United States Coast Guard, and it is required documentation for all crew members of U.S. ships with a Gross Register Tonnage of over 100, and for all vessels that are required…

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You’ve worked on a tugboat in the Gulf of Mexico for many years and have considered yourself lucky, as you haven’t been involved in an accident. However, many seamen around you have experienced serious injuries from falls, the hawser, and…

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The Defense Base Act (DBA) was enacted to protect non-military employees who are working under contract for the U.S. government overseas. The DBA offers medical treatment, death benefits, disability payments, and vocational rehabilitation to wokers, including longshoremen and harbor workers,…

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If you’re a maritime employee who works offshore, two different laws cover you in the event of accidental injuries. Longshoremen and harbor workers are protected by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)—as long as their injuries occur in…

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When a maritime accident proves to be fatal, the cost is much higher than a single life. A fatal accident causes the victim’s loved ones to lose a sibling, a spouse, a child, a parent, or a friend, as well…

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