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The offshore drilling industry is seven times deadlier than the average U.S. industry. Offshore injuries occur in all settings, including freight vessels, tug boats, cruise ships, drilling rigs, and more.
Offshore workers are courageous people who genuinely want to provide for their families. Along with a stable source of income and good pay, the offshore industry holds many threats to worker safety.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a maritime accident due to the negligence of your employer or a 3rd party we can hold them accountable and pursue maximum compensation for your injuries.
The most important thing to do after an offshore accident is to get proper medical attention. Offshore workers aren’t usually close to hospitals or medical facilities so most workers will see a rig medic first.
Your employer may ask you to sign a statement or agreement regarding your workplace accident. Be careful about signing anything, as this can be a way for your employer to limit their liability (legal responsibility) pertaining to your accident. Contact a Kherkher Garcia, LLP attorney as soon as it is safe to do so. We can help connect you with medical specialists for evaluation and treatment and immediately begin gathering and protecting important evidence that will be critical for your injury case.
Our trial lawyers will go the distance against corporations and insurance companies to win the maximum compensation in your case.
We stand ready to fight for you against the injustices caused by negligent actions throughout the state of Texas and across the Nation.
The Jones Act is an act that provides for the promotion and maintenance of the American merchant marine.
Under the Jones Act, an injured worker (also known as a plaintiff) may bring an action seeking financial compensation often in federal district court or in state court. Generally, maritime law cases aren’t heard by juries; however, the Jones Act grants plaintiffs that right in personal injury actions.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is federal workers’ compensation law enacted in 1927. Initially, it mandated coverage to employees injured on navigable waters of the United States. Today, it mandates that coverage be provided to certain “maritime” workers, including most dock workers and maritime workers not otherwise covered by the Jones Act.

Our Kherkher Garcia, LLP maritime offshore injury attorneys are committed to helping injured workers get proper medical care, provide for their families and rebuild their lives. We help injured offshore workers face a new future with confidence.
We aggressively hold negligent offshore employers responsible for unsafe practices and unseaworthy vessels responsible for dangerous working conditions.

Contact a Houston offshore injury lawyer as soon as it’s medically safe to do so. Maritime injury claims must be filed within three years of the incident that caused the injury due to the statute of limitations.Contact Kherkher Garcia, LLP today. It is important to start working with an attorney as soon as possible to protect the evidence surrounding your injury to have the best chance in court. We want to hear your story, help you recover from your offshore injuries, and pursue maximum compensation for you and your family. Call us at 713-333-1030 for a free consultation.
Steve Kherkher is passionate about serving his clients. He has dedicated his life to championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
Steve Kherkher, along with Trial Lawyer Jesus Garcia, founded Kherkher Garcia, and under their leadership, the firm achieved unprecedented success within its first three years.
With a career spanning over 35 years, Steve’s tireless pursuit of justice for his clients has earned him national recognition and numerous accolades as an exemplary trial attorney.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorneys Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia Jr., who have more than 50 years of combined legal experience championing the rights of those who have experienced catastrophic injury due to negligence.
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