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Maritime Injuries and Jones Act

Stephen Boutros is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Experienced Houston, Texas, Maritime Law Attorney

The personal injury trial attorneys of Stephen Boutros, LTD., provide experienced representation for clients who have suffered any kind of injury at sea or working in a shoreside environment. Since we began practicing since in 1997, our firm has been helping fishermen, oil rig workers, dock workers, and other seagoing workers fight to protect their right to money damages after suffering an injury on the job. Our lawyers have extensive experience in the area of maritime injury and Jones Act law and have been recognized by peers for our commitment to excellence and focus on courtroom success.

Free Consultation about your Maritime Law Injury Case

No Attorney's Fees unless you Recover from your Claim

We know that working at sea means that you are working under some of the most dangerous conditions in the world. Determining liability for your injuries is often complex, and insurance adjustors and opposing insurance defense attorneys will argue that your injuries were the result of weather conditions or your own failure to follow safety precautions. We fight back on your behalf. We have a successful record of winning significant settlements and jury verdicts against some of the largest insurance companies in the world. You deserve strong advocacy to fight for money damages to pay for medical bills and lost earnings, as well as punitive damages in the event of gross negligence on the part of your employer.

We Handle Every Kind of Maritime Law Personal Injury Case

  • Longshoreman injuries, dockworkers
  • Fishing fleet injuries, crabbing injuries
  • Oil rig fires and explosions
  • Cruise ship and tourist boat injuries
  • Gulf coast or inland waters boating injuries

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When you go to work on a fishing boat, ship, oil rig, or dock every morning, you don't anticipate being injured. However, if met with this unfortunate situation, you can trust the maritime law injury lawyers at Stephen Boutros, LTD. to help you in dealing with any and all aspects of your case, including referring you to quality healthcare providers in the event that you do not have health insurance or the financial means to pay for medical bills. Jones Act injury cases are complex and often require a network of independent marine safety investigators, injury experts, and naval consultants. We have the resources you can rely on for protecting your rights.

There are specific rules regarding the timing of making a claim and filing a lawsuit. If claims are not timely made and lawsuits not timely filed, you may forever lose your rights. Contact our offices in Houston, Texas, to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers about your maritime law injury case. We will fight to win you maximum justice. We will pay for the cost of investigating your accident, preparing a strong case, and negotiating a settlement or trying your case in court. You will pay no attorney's fees unless you receive money in a settlement or jury verdict.

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Maritime Injuries and Jones Act

Houston Office:
917 Franklin, Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77002

Austin Office:
401 Congress Ave.,
Suite 1540
Austin, Texas 78701
* By Appointment Only

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