Common Vessel Injuries Near the Port of Houston
Vessel injuries near the Port of Houston are rarely minor. Houston is one of the busiest and most industrialized ports in the United States, handling massive container ships, tank vessels, tug-and-barge traffic, and specialized cargo operations around the clock. When something goes wrong aboard a vessel working Houston terminals, the injuries are often severe—and the…
The Jones Act: What Injured Mariners Must Prove
The Jones Act is not just another workplace-injury statute. It is a specialized federal maritime negligence regime designed to protect seamen who face extraordinary dangers at sea. Unfortunately, vessel owners, operators, and insurers routinely exploit misunderstandings about the law to limit or deny legitimate claims. This post explains how Jones Act liability actually works, what…
Poop Cruise to Today: Fighting for Injured Galveston Cruise Passengers
When the Carnival Triumph lost power in the Gulf of Mexico in 2013, stranding thousands of passengers without air conditioning, functioning toilets, or basic sanitation, the world watched in disbelief. The incident quickly became known as the “Poop Cruise,” and it exposed serious safety, maintenance, and emergency-response failures within the cruise industry. What many people…
Pearland Wrecks: One Second Can Change Everything
A car wreck doesn’t just damage your vehicle. It disrupts your health, your work, your family, and your future. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies start calling, and suddenly you’re expected to “just deal with it.” You shouldn’t have to. If you were injured in a car accident in Pearland, you have legal rights under…
The Jones Act: How It Protects Injured Crew Members
If you are a crew member injured while working aboard a vessel, your rights are very different from those of most workers in Texas. Maritime law, not ordinary workers’ compensation law, often governs your claim. One of the most powerful protections available to injured seamen is the Jones Act. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our…
Can You Sue Your Employer in Texas for a Work Injury?
Most injured workers believe workers’ compensation is their only option after a job accident. In Texas, that is not always true. Texas is one of the only states that allows employers to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage. When that happens, injured workers often gain powerful legal rights that do not exist in most other…
Texas Refinery Accidents: Why These Injury Claims Are Different
Refineries are some of the most dangerous workplaces in Texas. From the Houston Ship Channel to Baytown, Pasadena, Texas City, and Port Arthur, refinery workers face daily exposure to explosive materials, toxic chemicals, heavy machinery, and high-pressure systems. When an accident occurs, the injuries are often severe and life-changing. What many injured workers do not…
Top Causes of Serious Injuries in Baytown, Pasadena, and Channelview
The industrial corridor running through Baytown, Pasadena, and Channelview contains refineries, chemical plants, ports, and rail yards. These areas produce some of the most severe injury cases in Texas. Refinery Explosions and Chemical Exposure Heavy Equipment Accidents Falls from Heights Confined Space Accidents Trucking and Rail Yard Accidents Why These Cases Matter Industrial injuries often…
Injured in Texas? Insurance Is Already Working Against You.
If you have been hurt in an accident anywhere in Texas, the most important decision you make is not what doctor you see or what car shop you use. It is who protects you before the insurance company controls the narrative. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize your claim from the moment the incident occurs….
Vessel Injuries: Maritime Workers’ Rights Under Federal Law
Vessel injuries are among the most dangerous accidents faced by maritime workers. Crews working aboard tugboats, barges, dredges, cargo ships, and offshore vessels are exposed to constant hazards, including heavy machinery, unstable decks, long shifts, and harsh weather. These conditions frequently lead to serious, life-changing injuries. Common Vessel Injury Accidents Vessel injuries often result from:…