Texas ports are some of the most dangerous industrial worksites in the country. Longshoremen face heavy cranes, shifting containers, moving vessels, yard trucks, forklifts, and tight turnarounds every single shift. When safety rules are ignored or equipment fails, dock workers are the ones who get crushed, struck, or thrown from vessels. These injuries are not “part of the job.” They are preventable—and someone is usually responsible.
If you were injured working a Texas dock or terminal, Texas workers’ compensation does not apply. Your claim is governed by federal maritime law, and the wrong decision early—giving a statement, choosing the wrong doctor, or trusting the wrong insurer—can cost you weeks of pay and long-term benefits. Our longshoreman injury lawyers represent injured dock workers at the Port of Houston, Port of Galveston, Port of Texas City, Port of Freeport, and Port of Corpus Christi.
We don’t just process claims. We hold vessel owners, terminal operators, and contractors accountable for unsafe conditions and pursue LHWCA benefits and third-party negligence claims designed to recover full medical care, wage replacement, and additional damages when negligence caused your injury.
Dock injuries are rarely “no-fault.” In Texas ports, accidents often trace back to unsafe vessels, defective equipment, poor traffic control, or negligent contractors. Our attorneys know how to build LHWCA claims and identify third-party liability to maximize recovery.
What sets our Texas longshoreman lawyers apart:
Federal maritime focus: We handle LHWCA claims daily and know the deadlines, medical rules, and wage calculations that insurers try to use against you.
Third-party investigations: We pursue claims against vessel owners, terminal operators, stevedores, and equipment manufacturers when their negligence caused your injury.
Port-specific experience: From Barbours Cut and Bayport to Texas City and Freeport terminals, we understand how Texas ports operate—and where safety failures occur.
No upfront fees: We work on contingency, so you don’t pay unless we recover for you.
Time matters. Evidence disappears quickly at busy Texas ports, and statements taken early can affect your benefits and any third-party case. If you were hurt working the docks anywhere along the Texas Gulf Coast, talk to a longshoreman injury lawyer who understands maritime law and Texas port operations.
Injured longshoreman? Get the legal help you need. Call toll-free at 888-225-5767 or contact us online to set up your initial consultation.
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