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Corpus Christi Texas Maritime Injury Lawyer

Nationwide Representation.

Our firm specializes in maritime personal injury law. Like many other areas of legal practice, it is distinct and requires someone with knowledge and expertise in this field.

Maritime personal injury lawyers protect the rights of offshore workers who have been injured at work in Corpus Christi, Texas.

George Vourvoulias of The Maritime Injury Law Firm has a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Maritime Law and has 20 years of experience representing maritime workers in the U.S. For this reason, he thoroughly understands the unique challenges that you are facing.

“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
“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

Understand your rights and protections as an offshore worker in Corpus Christi, Texas

In the United States, many injured offshore workers have greater protections than other workers throughout the country.

However, many of these injured workers are not aware of these protections. Consequently, insurance adjusters and even some employers use this lack of knowledge to their benefit.

If you are dealing with the aftermath of a maritime injury in Corpus Christi, Texas, here’s what you need to know.
1. Seamen and offshore workers in Corpus Christi, Texas 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
2. Additionally, injured seamen and offshore workers may sue the owner of the vessel or the vessel itself for damages related to an unseaworthy condition.
3. Seamen and offshore workers may also sue their employer for damages related to the negligence of another member of the crew causing injury.
4. 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.”

Know the statute of limitations for maritime law in Corpus Christi, Texas

In Corpus Christi, Texas and throughout the United States, the statute of limitations for maritime torts is 3 years from either:

1. The date of injury, or
2. The date that you become aware of the injury and its cause

(In certain situations, the company may promise the employees that they will overlook the 3-year limit.)

Do you think that you might have a case but are unsure of whether the statute of limitations has expired? George Vourvoulias, an experienced maritime injury attorney, can review your circumstances with you to see where you stand.

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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.

George Vourvoulias does.

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout The United States, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

With every case we take on, our job is to turn the system around and make it work in favor of the seaman, and to provide justice for hardworking people in need.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

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.

George Vourvoulias does.

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout The United States, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

With every case we take on, our job is to turn the system around and make it work in favor of the seaman, and to provide justice for hardworking people in need.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

Schedule a free and confidential consultation with The Maritime Injury Law Firm today

We know how dangerous work in the maritime industry can be -- both in the Gulf Coast and beyond. That’s why we dedicate our experience and resources in maritime law to making sure that you receive the full compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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