Maritime Injury Lawyers | Protecting Injured Seamen, Longshoremen & Offshore Workers
Maritime workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the world. Whether assigned to offshore platforms, tugboats, cargo vessels, dredges, barges, or port terminals, injuries can occur suddenly — often in environments where safety lapses, equipment failures, and operational shortcuts lead to serious, life-changing harm. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our law practice…
How Maritime Companies Try to Avoid Paying Seamen Maintenance & Cure
What Every Injured Seaman Needs to Know About Their Rights Under the Jones Act Under the Jones Act, injured seamen are entitled to maintenance and cure, one of the oldest and strongest protections in maritime law. Maintenance covers basic living expenses while you recover. Cure covers your medical treatment until you reach maximum medical improvement….
Houston Longshoreman Injury Rights & Legal Guide | LHWCA & 905(b) Claims Explained
Longshoremen working in and around the Port of Houston, Barbours Cut Terminal, Bayport Container Terminal, and private industrial docks perform some of the most physically demanding and dangerous maritime jobs in the United States. Heavy cargo movement, container handling, high-traffic equipment zones, hazardous surfaces, and unpredictable vessel conditions make injuries not just possible — but…
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Houston — And What Injured Drivers Need to Know
Houston is known for many things — world-class industry, a global port, and booming economic growth. But it’s also known for something far more dangerous: high-risk intersections where serious vehicle crashes happen every day. When distracted drivers, commercial trucks, refinery traffic, port drayage trucks, and high-speed commuters all converge, accidents aren’t just likely — they’re…
How to Report a Longshore Injury (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you were injured while loading, unloading, or working around a vessel, reporting your injury the right way is crucial to protect your rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Below is a clear, lawyer-approved process to make sure you don’t lose benefits. 1️⃣ Step 1 – Notify Your Supervisor Immediately ⚠️…
School Bus Crash in Baytown: 31 Students Aboard Deer Park Jr. High Bus Involved on Thompson Road
On Tuesday morning in Baytown, a school bus carrying 31 students and two adults from Deer Park Jr. High School was involved in a crash in the 6000 block of Thompson Road near W. Cedar Bayou, according to Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries have been reported. One student…
Why 18-Wheeler Wrecks Are Surging Along Highway 146
Highway 146 is one of the busiest industrial corridors in Texas — connecting Baytown, La Porte, Seabrook, and the Houston Ship Channel. With refinery traffic, Port Houston drayage trucks, and rapid industrial expansion, this stretch of highway has seen a sharp rise in serious 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle crashes. For refinery workers, port contractors, daily…
🚨 What To Do After an Accident in Texas (Step-By-Step Guide)
Protect Your Health, Your Rights, and Your Injury Claim If you were involved in an accident in Texas — whether a car wreck, trucking crash, workplace injury, maritime incident, or refinery accident — what you do next can drastically affect your health, your finances, and your legal rights. Insurance companies and employers move fast to…
Four Injured in Texas School Bus Crash — Texas Injury Lawyers Weigh In
Early Monday morning, around 7:30 a.m., a school bus operated by Iola Independent School District in Grimes County, Texas, was involved in a crash on FM 244. The bus driver says a southbound SUV veered into the bus’s lane, prompting the driver to swerve right into a steep ditch — resulting in the bus leaving…
Standing Up for Injured Texans: Why Choosing an Experienced Houston Injury Lawyer Matters
When a serious accident happens, life changes in an instant. Medical bills start piling up, work becomes impossible, and insurance companies move quickly — often trying to protect their profits instead of your recovery. In moments like these, choosing the right injury attorney in Houston can make all the difference. At Gilman & Allison, LLP,…