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Brownsville, Texas Maritime Injury Lawyer

Nationwide Representation.

Our firm specializes in maritime injury law for those in Brownsville Texas, which is a separate area of legal practice. Maritime personal injury lawyers protect the rights of maritime and offshore workers who have been injured at work.

Attorney George Vourvoulias has a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Maritime Law, and he has been representing clients for 20 years. For this reason, he knows how to navigate the challenges you are facing.

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“If you need a maritime injury lawyer who knows his stuff, call George Vourvoulias. He’ll protect you and your family and make sure you’re taken care of when things go wrong."
~ Nate Dugan, Deckhand

Your basic rights as an injured maritime worker in Brownsville, Texas

Maritime workers belong to a special category under the law -- one that grants them more protections than other workers in the United States.

However, many maritime and offshore workers do not know this information, and insurance adjusters and employers use this to their advantage.

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If you are grappling with the result of a maritime injury in Brownsville, here are some basic things you should know:

Seamen and offshore workers in Louisiana qualify for protection under one of the following maritime laws:
  • The Jones Act, which entitles offshore workers to full compensation for their work-related injuries in addition to maintenance and cure;
  • The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), which entitles families of offshore workers to compensation in the event of a work-related death; or
  • The Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which entitles shipyard workers to financial compensation for their work-related injuries
  • Additionally, injured seamen and offshore workers may sue the owner of the vessel or the vessel itself for damages related to an unseaworthy condition.
  • Seamen and offshore workers may also sue their employer for damages related to the negligence of another member of the crew causing injury.
  • Lastly, seamen and offshore workers are entitled to periodic payments from their employer for any illness or injury sustained or manifested in service of the ship. These payments are known as “maintenance and cure.”

How a maritime injury lawyer can help you

As an injured worker in Brownsville, Texas, a maritime personal injury lawyer can help you secure your rights and protections so that you receive the compensation you deserve while recovering.

Here are 3 reasons why you should consider hiring a maritime lawyer:

  • They can help you understand crucial evidence within the scope of maritime law;
  • They defend your rights to your employer and their insurance company; and
  • They represent you during the settlement period or by taking your employer to court

What is the statute of limitations in maritime law?

In Brownsville, Texas and throughout the U.S., the statute of limitations for maritime torts is normally 3 years from (1) the date of injury, or (2) the date that you become aware of your injury and what caused it.

Sometimes, an employer may grant an exception and choose not to hold the injured worker to the 3-year limit.

If you think you have a cause but are not sure about the statute of limitations, you should consult with experienced attorneys like The Maritime Injury Law Firm.

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How The Maritime Injury Law Firm can help

Maritime law is a distinct area of the law, and not all lawyers have experience in the field.

We do.

With 20 years of handling maritime injury cases throughout the country, we understand the pressures that crew members face and the challenges that they experience when companies minimize their injuries and try to make them settle for less.

Our law firm assesses your current losses and any potential losses resulting from your injuries, and our goal is to make sure you get compensated properly.

We handle each case with great detail and care and strive to advocate for hardworking workers in need.

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