When maritime workers get hurt offshore or in port, everything changes fast. Medical bills, lost wages, pain, and uncertainty about returning to sea can overwhelm even the toughest seamen. Under the Jones Act, injured maritime workers have powerful rights — but shipowners, employers, and insurers rarely explain them.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, our maritime trial lawyers fight for injured offshore workers, commercial fishermen, tug and barge crew, and dockside seamen across Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Port Aransas, and the Gulf of Mexico.
If you were hurt on the water, you need a law firm with maritime training, real sea-time knowledge, and courtroom strength — not a general injury firm learning maritime law on the fly.
Who the Jones Act Protects
The Jones Act protects seamen — workers whose jobs contribute to a vessel’s mission and who spend a significant portion of their time working aboard:
Tugboats & towboats
Offshore supply vessels (OSVs)
Jack-up rigs & drill ships
Shrimp boats & commercial fishing vessels
Barges & dredges
Crew boats & pilot vessels
Tankers, cargo ships & harbor vessels
If you spend most of your working hours on a boat or offshore, you may be entitled to maintenance, cure, and full injury compensation.
Common Offshore & Vessel Injuries in Corpus Christi Waters
We represent injured maritime workers suffering injuries from:
Back & spinal injuries
Neck & shoulder trauma
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) & concussions
Crush injuries & amputations
Slips, trips & falls onboard vessels
Line-handling & mooring accidents
Equipment malfunctions & winch failures
Falls on gangways or docks
Fires, explosions, and chemical exposure
Whether your injury happened sailing out of Corpus Christi, inside the Ship Channel, or offshore in the Gulf, we can help.
Your Rights Under the Jones Act
Under the Jones Act, injured seamen may recover compensation for:
Lost wages & future earning capacity
Pain & suffering
Medical expenses & future care
Physical impairment & disability
Loss of household income/support
Shipowners must also provide maintenance & cure — and when they don’t, we take them to court.
If negligence or unseaworthiness played a role, you may be owed significant financial recovery.
Why Choose Our Corpus Christi Maritime Law Firm
✅ Real maritime background — not just “offshore experience” claims
✅ Proven litigation strategy against powerful vessel companies
✅ We pursue full compensation — not fast settlement money
✅ Deep knowledge of Texas Gulf Coast maritime labor & vessel operations
✅ We act immediately to protect evidence and medical rights
Port employers, vessel owners, and insurers have lawyers — you should too.
Serving Maritime Workers Across the Texas Coastal Bend
We proudly represent injured workers from:
Corpus Christi
Port Aransas
Ingleside
Aransas Pass
Rockport
Portland, TX
Gulf of Mexico rigs & vessels
Wherever your injury occurred, we bring the fight to your employer — not the other way around.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you or a loved one has been injured onboard a vessel or offshore, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365 | 📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
