When barge workers are hurt on the job, the consequences can be devastating.
Whether you were working on a tank barge, dredge barge, or towing vessel, maritime law gives you powerful rights — but the companies and insurers rarely make it easy to claim them.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our attorneys are former mariners and seasoned maritime litigators who have spent decades representing barge workers injured on the Houston Ship Channel, Intracoastal Waterway, and Gulf of Mexico. We fight for deckhands, tankermen, mates, and barge operators who deserve justice after preventable accidents.
Who We Represent
We handle cases for maritime workers injured on:
Inland and Offshore Barges
Dredge and Tank Barges
Push Boats and Towboats
Crane Barges and Construction Platforms
Deck and Engine Crews, Tankermen, and Mates
Our clients often work for barge companies, dredging contractors, or vessel owners operating along the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, Corpus Christi, Port Arthur, and Freeport regions.
Common Causes of Barge Accidents
Barge work is dangerous — but many injuries happen because of avoidable negligence or unsafe company practices. Common causes include:
Slippery or unmaintained decks
Unsecured lines or equipment
Improper mooring or tow configurations
Heavy cargo shifts and loading errors
Lack of safety training or defective PPE
Vessel collisions or allisions in congested waterways
Explosion and fire on tank barges
When companies cut corners or ignore Coast Guard safety rules, injured mariners have rights under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, and unseaworthiness doctrine.
Your Rights Under Maritime Law
As an injured barge worker, you may be entitled to:
Maintenance and Cure – daily living and medical expenses while you recover
Jones Act Compensation – for employer negligence, unsafe equipment, or untrained crew
Unseaworthiness Claims – if the barge or towboat was not reasonably safe for its purpose
Third-Party Claims – against other vessels or contractors who caused your injury
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions – for families of maritime workers lost at sea
Our firm’s maritime background — including attorneys who hold U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credentials — means we understand the operations, terminology, and regulations that win these cases.
Why Choose Gilman & Allison
Decades of Maritime Experience – representing longshoremen, seamen, and barge crew throughout Texas
Offices in Houston and Corpus Christi for Gulf-wide coverage
Proven Trial Results in Jones Act and unseaworthiness cases
Client-Focused Service – direct contact with attorneys from start to finish
No Fees Unless We Win
We are not a volume injury mill. Each case receives the level of attention it deserves — from accident reconstruction to expert testimony on vessel operations and Coast Guard compliance.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you or a loved one has been injured along the Texas coast, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622 | 📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
