Commercial fishing is one of the deadliest maritime trades in the world — especially along the Texas Gulf Coast. Shrimpers, oystermen, and offshore crew face rough seas, heavy gear, long shifts, and dangerous equipment. When a fisherman is injured, U.S. maritime law provides strong rights to compensation — and you deserve a law firm that knows how to fight for you.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent injured fishermen and commercial vessel crew in claims under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law, Maintenance & Cure, and Wrongful Death statutes. With offices serving Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Port Arthur, and Corpus Christi, we fight for injured maritime workers across the Gulf.
Who We Represent
We stand up for injured:
Commercial fishermen & shrimp boat crew
Oyster boat & crab boat workers
Ice & processing crew
Deckhands & line handlers
Engineers & wheelhouse crew
Net and rigging workers
Gulf trawler and long-line crew
Whether you were hurt on a shrimp boat in Galveston, a commercial fishing vessel off Freeport, or a working fleet in Port Isabel, our team is ready to help.
Common Commercial Fishing Accidents
Most injuries happen because vessel owners cut corners on safety or fail to maintain equipment. Frequent causes include:
Winch, net drum & cable accidents
Crushing & amputation injuries
Man-overboard incidents
Slips and falls on wet or iced decks
Boom, block & rigging failures
Line entanglements
Engine room fires & explosions
Hypothermia & exposure injuries
Lack of safe crew training or staffing
If negligence or unsafe equipment played a role, you likely qualify for a Jones Act claim.
Your Rights After a Commercial Fishing Injury
Injured commercial fisherman may recover for:
Jones Act negligence
Unseaworthiness
Maintenance & Cure
Failure to treat
Third-party claims
Damages may include lost wages, medical bills, disability, and pain & suffering.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you or a loved one has been injured while working onboard a commercial fishing vessel, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622 | 📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
