I was one of few females working on a shipping barge that docked just outside Houston, Texas. There were not many other packing vessels that were stationed at my location, so my employment was unique in that aspect as well. I worked there for over ten years, and I thought I would spend the rest of my working career on that barge until my injury happened.
I fell down a flight of steps that led into a utility closet below the deck. When that happened, the load I was carrying fell on me, and broke my back in two places. I had to be air lifted from the boat because no one wanted to move me very much, much less transport me via car because it was a spine injury.
I knew right away that one of the first things I should do was contact a Houston Maritime Lawyer. I did not know what to expect and got pretty nervous when I was asked some questions by my employer after the accident. I felt that I should get in touch with a lawyer who knew something about Workers Compensation especially related to the shipping industry.
I learned along the way that normal Workers Compensation laws were not going to cover me, and that I needed to talk to Houston Maritime Lawyer who was specialized and very familiar with the Jones Act. I was scared for my health, my finances, and my familys future. I did not feel that I had anywhere to turn, and was nervous about what my next best step should be.
Fortunately, around this time I received a free consultation from the lawyers at 1800JonesAct. They are Houston Maritime Lawyers who care about their clients and are very familiar with ship related injuries. Though they care a lot, they are also incredibly aggressive and as my representative were able to get me more from my claim than I ever thought possible. I am glad that I contacted them, otherwise I could have compromised my future health.
Since I made the decision to go with them, I no longer have to worry about my familys future. The Maritime Law Attorneys at 1800JonesAct helped me tremendously. Things are set in place for me to take care of all my needs and my familys needs. Due to my injuries, I would never have to set foot on that barge again and I would not want to, especially after the way I was treated when I sustained my injury.
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If you have been injured while employed on a shipping vessel, talk to a Texas Jones Act Attorney immediately. Let an experienced Jones Act Lawyer answer your questions concerning your personal situation and represent your maritime injury case.
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