Offshore Injuries

Texas, Lousiana, Mississippi Offshore Personal Injury Lawyer

Seamen, offshore oil and gas workers, divers, and others who are engaged in work that contributes to the function of a seagoing vessel face great risks every day. Unfortunately, offshore injuries and fatalities are not uncommon given the inherent dangers of many maritime jobs.

Maritime law covers claims involving offshore workers and injuries. It takes an experienced law firm with a high level of maritime legal knowledge to effectively represent those who have suffered offshore injuries. At Fitts Zehl, we have the experience and resources needed to make sure that the legal rights of injured offshore workers are fully protected. Our goal is to make sure that our clients and their families receive the best medical treatment available and the maximum recovery allowed by law.

The Circumstances of Offshore Injuries
Working offshore under any circumstance can be dangerous; those who work aboard any of the following are exposed to the possibility of offshore injuries:

• tanker
• freighter
• supply ship
• crew boat
• tug
• barge
• fishing vessel
• offshore platform
• cruise ship
• jack-up rig, or
• any other type of commercial vessel

The owner of any commercial vessel has a legal obligation to exercise "due diligence" to both (a) make and keep the vessel seaworthy, and (b) properly man, equip, and supply the vessel. If the vessel's owner or its operator, officers, or employees are negligent, or if there is any defect in the vessel or its equipment, offshore injuries may occur, giving rise to a claim under general maritime law or the Jones Act.

Offshore Cruise Ship Injuries
In addition, passengers and employees injured aboard cruise ships may also be protected by maritime law and receive compensation for the following damages and expenses:

• medical bills
• loss of income (present and future)
• funeral and burial bills
• loss of companionship
• emotional pain and suffering

Talk to a Fitts Zehl Maritime Attorney about Offshore Injuries Today:
Every offshore injury is unique; the maritime attorneys at Fitts Zehl have the knowledge, experience and resources to ensure that their clients receive a full and fair recovery—whether in or out of the courtroom. Contact the maritime lawyers at Fitts Zehl today to schedule a free consultation.

The maritime accident lawyers at Fitts Zehl handle Jones Act and offshore injury cases all across the country, including Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and other coastal states.

Fitts Zehl was recently named 1 of 5 “Power Lawyers and Law Firms of 2009.