Every day, thousands of longshoremen and harbor workers risk their safety at the Port of Houston, Barbours Cut, Bayport, and Turning Basin Terminals.
When an accident happens, your claim falls under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)—a federal law that protects maritime workers who are not seamen but work near navigable waters.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we handle everything from the first report of injury to final settlement or trial.
Common Accidents at the Port of Houston
Falls from cranes, gangways, or decks
Forklift, yard truck, and top-loader collisions
Crush and pinch-point injuries from container gear
Chemical and fuel exposure in bulk terminals
Electrocution and fire injuries
Hearing loss and vibration trauma
Negligence of vessel crews (§ 905(b) claims)
Your Rights Under the LHWCA
You may be entitled to:
Medical care from a doctor you choose
Weekly compensation based on your Average Weekly Wage (AWW)
Permanent impairment awards and vocational rehab
Death benefits for families of fatal accidents
We Handle Everything for You
File all required forms (LS-201, LS-203, LS-207)
Coordinate authorized medical treatment
Challenge employer/insurer denials
Investigate vessel negligence under § 905(b)
Represent you before OWCP, OALJ & Texas courts
Serving All Houston-Area Ports
Turning Basin Terminal – Houston Ship Channel
Barbours Cut Terminal – Pasadena TX
Bayport Container Terminal – Seabrook TX
Kinder Morgan, Vopak, Magellan & Odfjell Terminals
Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
If you were injured on the docks or around a vessel in Houston, call Gilman & Allison, LLP today:
📍 Houston: (713) 224-6622 | 📍 Corpus Christi: (361) 357-8365
Or visit www.gilmanallison.com for a free case review.
