Protecting Injured Seamen Across the Gulf Coast & Inland Waterways
If you were injured working on a vessel anywhere along the Texas Gulf Coast or inland waterways, federal maritime law gives you the right to maintenance and cure — one of the strongest protections for seamen in U.S. law.
Maintenance and cure provides:
Maintenance: daily living expenses (housing, food, utilities)
Cure: all reasonable medical treatment until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI)
You do not have to prove fault to receive these benefits. If you are a seaman injured on the job, your employer must pay — period.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we fight for injured seamen across Texas. When companies delay, deny, or try to cut off benefits early, we step in and enforce your rights — and pursue punitive damages when employers act in bad faith.
📞 Call (713) 224-6622 — Free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
What Is Maintenance & Cure?
Under maritime law, you are entitled to:
✅ Maintenance — housing, food, & basic living costs
✅ Cure — full medical care, including:
Specialist visits
Hospitalization & surgery
Physical therapy
Diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/X-ray)
Medications & medical equipment
Transportation to appointments
You do not have to prove fault. Your employer must pay — and if they don’t, they may owe punitive damages.
Who We Represent Across Texas
Serving the State’s Entire Maritime Workforce
We help injured:
Deckhands & able seamen
Tug & towboat crew
Barge tankermen
Offshore supply vessel (OSV) crew
Engine room crew & wheelhouse personnel
Blue-water seamen
Dredge & harbor crew
Commercial fishing and shrimp workers
Marina and shore-to-ship crew
Ship assist & mooring crews
Whether your injury happened offshore, in a port, or along Texas rivers and channels — we protect your rights.
Covering all major Texas maritime hubs:
Houston • Corpus Christi • Galveston
Port Arthur • Beaumont • Freeport
Texas City • Brownsville • Sabine Pass
Gulf of Mexico offshore operations
Signs Your Employer Is Violating Maritime Law
Contact us immediately if:
❌ Maintenance checks stopped or dropped
❌ Employer forces you to see a company doctor
❌ Treatment or referrals are delayed
❌ Forced back to work hurt
❌ Pressure not to report injury
❌ Threats about losing your job or future work
❌ Asked to sign paperwork or give statements
If a company mistreats an injured seaman, they may owe punitive damages.
Our firm fights for every dollar you’re owed — and holds employers accountable.
Why Seamen Choose Gilman & Allison
Former Mariners — Real Maritime Trial Lawyers
Built by former merchant mariners
True maritime practice — not general PI
Familiar with Gulf fleets, port operations, and offshore vessels
Strategic, aggressive trial team
No out-of-pocket costs
We don’t settle cheap — we build cases for maximum recovery
When you work on the water, you deserve a lawyer who understands it.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you are an injured seaman, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622 | 📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.