Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating — emotionally, financially, and for the future of your family. When a fatal accident happens, families deserve answers, accountability, and justice. At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we fight for surviving families across Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, and the Texas Gulf Coast in wrongful-death and catastrophic injury cases.
Whether your loved one died in a refinery accident, offshore incident, 18-wheeler crash, industrial explosion, or maritime tragedy, our trial-tested attorneys are committed to securing the justice and compensation your family deserves.
You only get one chance to pursue a wrongful-death claim — work with a law firm built for complex, high-stakes litigation.
Who We Represent in Wrongful Death Claims
Our firm advocates for families who lost loved ones due to:
Industrial and refinery explosions
Maritime and offshore accidents
Port of Corpus Christi and shipyard deaths
Commercial fishing and shrimping fatalities
18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes
Plant and pipeline accidents
Workplace negligence & contractor deaths
Fatal vehicle collisions on Highway 181, SPID, I-37 & the Harbor Bridge
Chemical exposure and toxic releases
Recreational and commercial boating accidents
If negligence, defective equipment, or unsafe working conditions led to a death, we will pursue every responsible party.
Compensation Available in Texas Wrongful-Death Cases
Families may be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of financial support & income
Loss of household services
Loss of guidance, companionship & consortium
Funeral and burial expenses
Mental anguish
Medical expenses before death
In egregious cases, punitive damages may also be available.
For maritime and offshore fatalities, we pursue claims under:
Jones Act
Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)
Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
General maritime law
Every legal path is evaluated to maximize recovery.
Why Families Choose Us in Fatal Accident & Maritime Death Cases
✅ Maritime & Industrial Litigation Experience
Corpus Christi’s refineries, shipyards, and port terminals require attorneys who know industrial hazards, vessel operations, and offshore law — not general PI lawyers from out of town.
✅ Trial-Ready Strategy
We prepare every case for trial from day one so families are never pressured into low settlements.
✅ Local Knowledge — Global Industry Insight
We understand the industries that drive Corpus Christi — energy, offshore services, shipping, commercial fishing, and refining — and the dangers workers face.
✅ You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
No fee unless we recover for your family.
Your loved one deserves justice — and your family deserves peace of mind.
Serving Families Across the Coastal Bend
Our Corpus Christi wrongful-death attorneys represent families in:
Corpus Christi
Ingleside
Port Aransas
Aransas Pass
Rockport
Portland, TX
Robstown
Gulf of Mexico offshore fields
No matter where the tragedy occurred — onshore or offshore — we are ready to help.
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If your loved one lost their life due to negligence, unsafe workplace conditions, or a preventable tragedy, do not delay, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365 | 📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
