Houston and Austin, Texas, Offshore Injuries Lawyers
Numerous federal laws exist to protect offshore workers due to the inherent dangers of working on platforms, spars, jack-up rigs, tankers, crew boats, lay barges and other vessels and equipment. If you have been injured while performing work in the Gulf of Mexico, on the high seas or in any harbor, river, lake or open-seas location, you have many legal protections regarding your right to financial compensation.
With offices in Houston and Austin, the personal injury law firm of The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC provides experienced and knowledgeable legal representation aimed at helping you and your family obtain the financial compensation you need and deserve after a workplace accident. Our three-member attorney team has represented thousands of individuals, including numerous people injured offshore.
Are you a deck hand, first mate, captain, seaman, oilfield services worker, rig hand or other offshore worker? Were you injured on the job on a ship, oil rig or other offshore vessel or location? Call 713-528-9070 or toll free at 866-395-2667.
Offshore injury cases are complex. If you have been injured, we can work with nurses, investigators, life care planners, accident reconstructionists, medical care providers, economists, vocational rehabilitation specialists and other safety experts as necessary to build your case and represent you against insurance companies.
We have resolved many offshore injury cases under the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. In a recent case, our client injured his back while lifting cargo on a ship. Our investigation revealed that he should have been assisted in this duty, and we were able to reach a significant cash settlement.
Before settling your claim directly with your employer or insurance company after being injured on a freighter, tug, tanker, rigs, barge, or other vessel, contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC for a free initial consultation regarding your rights.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding offshore personal injury law, contact our firm. We accept credit cards and employ a bilingual staff including Spanish speakers, and our Houston office is centrally located just minutes from downtown. To contact us, call 713-528-9070 or toll free at 866-395-2667.
