Container Crush Injuries at Texas Ports: Your Legal Rights After a Serious Maritime Accident
Every day, millions of tons of cargo move through Texas ports aboard container ships, barges, and cargo vessels. While containerized shipping has revolutionized global trade, it has also created some of the most dangerous working conditions in the maritime industry. If you suffered a container injury at a Texas port, you may be entitled to…
Maritime Risk Management: How Vessel Owners and Maritime Businesses Can Reduce Liability Before an Accident Happens
The maritime industry operates in one of the most highly regulated and risk-intensive environments in the world. Whether you own a commercial vessel, operate a fleet of tugboats, manage a terminal, charter vessels, or oversee offshore operations, one accident can lead to millions of dollars in damages, regulatory investigations, operational delays, and complex litigation. The…
When to File a Federal Maritime Commission Complaint for Cargo and Shipping Disputes
Cargo owners and importers often assume their only option when a shipping dispute arises is to negotiate with an ocean carrier or absorb the loss. However, federal law provides another powerful remedy through the Federal Maritime Commission. Businesses harmed by unlawful shipping practices may file a complaint under the Shipping Act of 1984 to recover…
Injured on the Job in Jefferson County?
Workplace injuries in Beaumont, Texas are common—especially in industrial settings, refineries, construction sites, and port operations across Jefferson County. If you were injured on the job, you may have more rights than you realize. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent injured workers in Beaumont and throughout the Golden Triangle. Whether your injury happened at…
Houston Railroad Worker Injuries: Your Rights Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)
Houston is one of the busiest rail hubs in the country, with freight lines running through the Ship Channel, major industrial zones, refineries, and port terminals. Railroad employees working in these environments face constant risk from moving trains, heavy equipment, track hazards, and long shifts in dangerous conditions. When a worker is injured on the…
Vessel Injury Claims on the Texas Coast: What Injured Workers and Passengers Need to Know
Maritime Injuries Are Governed by Federal Law—Not Standard Texas Injury Rules From offshore supply vessels in the Gulf of Mexico to cargo ships along the Houston Ship Channel, vessel-related injuries are often severe and legally complex. Unlike typical personal injury cases, these claims are governed by federal maritime law, not standard Texas negligence principles. Depending…
Injured on a Ship or Vessel at the Houston Docks? Know Your Rights Immediately
The Port of Houston is one of the busiest ports in the United States, with thousands of longshoremen, ship crew, contractors, and dock workers moving cargo every day along the Houston Ship Channel. With constant vessel traffic, heavy equipment, and tight turnaround schedules, serious ship injuries happen far too often. If you were injured while…
Injured in Corpus Christi? What You Need to Know Before Speaking with the Insurance Company
If you have been injured in an accident in Corpus Christi, one of the most important decisions you can make is choosing the right attorney to protect your rights. Whether your injuries occurred offshore, on a vessel, at the Port of Corpus Christi, in an 18-wheeler collision, or in a serious automobile accident, the steps…
Who Is Liable for an Unsafe Accommodation Ladder on a Vessel?
Liability for an unsafe accommodation ladder generally falls on the vessel owner and operator, but may also extend to charterers, contractors, or terminal operators depending on who controlled the boarding arrangement and allowed the unsafe condition to exist. Under U.S. maritime law, these claims are typically analyzed as negligence and/or unseaworthiness, and often involve multiple…
Injured in a Fire Onboard a Vessel? Your Rights Under Maritime Law
Fires onboard vessels are among the most dangerous emergencies maritime workers can face. Whether the incident occurs on a dredge, tugboat, cargo ship, offshore support vessel, or barge, onboard fires can spread rapidly, trapping crew members in confined spaces and causing catastrophic injuries. If you were hurt in a fire while working at sea or…