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Maritime Injury, Accident & Jones Act Lawyer Texas

Maritime Law / Jones Act

Simmons and Fletcher practice maritime law for the Gulf Coast region. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or suffered wrongful death on a drilling or jack-up rig, barge, tug boat, tanker, shrimp boat or cruise ship, your due justice may be served under the Jones Act. Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is known as the Jones Act and it protects the rights of seaman and workers employed on navigable waters.

An experienced Texas maritime injury lawyer is important to protect your rights and ensure that you are fairly represented in the event you or a loved one has suffered injury or death due to faulty equipment or negligence on the part of an employer or owner. The lawyers at Simmons and Fletcher understand the hazards of offshore and maritime employment and will passionately pursue justice for you.

Simmons & Fletcher stands apart from most other Houston personal injury law firms. At the heart of the practice at Simmons & Fletcher is a commitment to legal advice, assistance and representation rooted in Christian values. We understand that there are two primary roles that a lawyer plays in regard to your case: A lawyer is both an attorney as well as a counselor at law. Therefore, we are committed to serving all of the interrelated needs of our clients when they are dealing with the aftermath of an industrial or maritime accident.

Contact Simmons and Fletcher if you have suffered serious injury related to the following: