Sabine Pass is one of the most important maritime and energy hubs on the Texas–Louisiana Gulf Coast, located near Port Arthur, the Sabine-Neches Waterway, and the Sabine Pass LNG terminals.
Workers in this region—including longshoremen, offshore crews, vessel workers, and industrial contractors—face serious risks while working on vessels, docks, and offshore energy projects.
Maritime accidents in the Sabine Pass area often involve:
Vessel collisions and barge accidents
Offshore service vessel injuries
Dock and terminal crane accidents
LNG terminal and industrial maritime incidents
Equipment failures on ships or barges
Slip and fall accidents on vessels or docks
When maritime employers or vessel operators fail to maintain safe working conditions, injured workers may have legal claims under federal maritime law, including the Jones Act and general maritime law.
The Sabine Pass region supports heavy maritime and industrial activity tied to facilities such as Sabine Pass LNG, Port Arthur LNG projects, and the Port of Port Arthur and Port of Beaumont. These operations rely on vessels, barges, tugboats, and offshore service fleets operating throughout the Sabine-Neches Waterway and Gulf of Mexico.
Injured maritime workers may have claims involving:
Jones Act negligence claims against their employer
Unseaworthiness claims involving unsafe vessels
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) claims for dock and port workers
Third-party negligence claims involving contractors or equipment manufacturers
Maritime accidents often cause catastrophic injuries, including burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and wrongful death claims.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our attorneys represent injured maritime workers throughout Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Orange, and the surrounding Gulf Coast region. Our firm investigates maritime accidents and works to hold negligent companies accountable.
You need attorneys with maritime experience. Call toll-free at 888-225-5767 or contact us online to set up your initial consultation.
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