Burn injuries aboard ships and offshore vessels are among the most catastrophic injuries in maritime work. Engine rooms, boiler systems, fuel lines, hot surfaces, electrical equipment, and flammable cargo create constant fire and explosion risks. When something goes wrong at sea, burns are often severe, permanent, and life-altering.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent seamen, longshoremen, and offshore workers who suffered thermal burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, and flash-fire injuries aboard vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico and Texas ports. Our maritime attorneys understand shipboard systems, vessel operations, and the safety failures that cause burn incidents—because we’ve worked in these environments ourselves.
If you were burned aboard a tug, tanker, dredge, offshore supply vessel, cargo ship, or workboat, you may have claims under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). We move quickly to preserve vessel evidence, maintenance records, and safety logs before they disappear.
Burn injuries aboard ships are rarely unavoidable. They are usually caused by unsafe vessel conditions, equipment failures, or ignored safety rules. Our maritime burn injury lawyers investigate cases involving:
Engine room fires and explosions
Steam, boiler, and hot-surface burns
Fuel, oil, and hydraulic line failures
Electrical arc flashes and panel malfunctions
Chemical burns from cargo, solvents, or cleaners
Welding, hot-work, and galley flash fires
Shipboard burn injuries often cause permanent scarring, nerve damage, lost earning capacity, and long-term disability. We act fast to secure vessel records, safety logs, and maintenance data before evidence disappears.
If you were burned aboard a vessel, do not give a recorded statement until you speak with a maritime attorney who understands shipboard systems and offshore operations.
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