Seamen Injuries

The Jones Act allows injured seamen to bring claims against their employers for unsafe working conditions, negligent crew, or defective equipment. Unlike standard workers’ compensation, the Jones Act lets you recover full damages—including pain and suffering.

To qualify, you generally must:

• Work on a vessel in navigation (tugboats, OSVs, dredges, tankers, rigs)

• Spend a substantial part of your job at sea (often ~30% or more)

• Contribute to the vessel’s mission or function

Common Jones Act claims include:

• Slip and falls on deck or gangways

• Equipment failures and unseaworthy conditions

• Engine room fires or explosions

At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent seamen across Texas ports, offshore operations, and the Gulf. We understand vessel operations—and we act fast to preserve logbooks, safety records, and onboard evidence.