The Houma Maritime Lawyers at Zehl & Associates
Since 2012 alone, our Houma Maritime Lawyers have recovered over $75 Million in settlements and verdicts for injured offshore workers throughout the State of Louisiana, won every case that we’ve taken to trial, and been recognized as one of the the 5 Leading Maritime Law Firms in the Country by NewsWeek Magazine. Whether you were injured on a jack-up rig, a semisubmersible rig or an inland barge, our goal is to not only ensure that you receive the maximum recovery possible, but that you also receive the best medical treatment available. If you’re unhappy with your medical treatment or would simply like to see another doctor, our medical staff will help arrange the appointment and do whatever possible to ensure that you are able to see the doctor of your choice, regardless of where they are located.
If you or a loved one were injured while working offshore, you need to make sure that you’re protecting yourself and your family. Call our Houma Maritime Lawyers today at 1-888-302-3838 or by clicking here.
Houma, LA
Houma, Louisiana is a lively Cajun community nestled along the Gulf Coast in Terrebonne Parish. Although known for its delicious Cajun cuisine, swamp tours, fishing and raucous Mardi Gras celebrations, this Louisiana city is also at the center of the maritime industry. Advantageously located on the Houma Navigation Canal, less than one mile from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and reputed to have some of the most skilled maritime workers in Louisiana, the Port of Terrebonne has been instrumental to economic growth in Houma. Major companies located at the port include North American Fabricators, Performance Energy, Eagle Dry-Dock & Marine Repair, RR Company of America, Knight Well Services, and Thoma-Sea Boatbuilders. Companies seeking to make Houma their permanent home include Weatherford Gemoco and Gulf Island Fabrication. While the Port of Terrebonne might not be the biggest or busiest port in Louisiana, what has made this port so appealing to those companies who call it home are the innovative, aggressive, hardworking, and skilled maritime workers of Houma.
The life of a Houma maritime worker is not easy. To succeed in this industry it takes incredible strength and skill to have the ability to withstand months at sea. Merchant seaman, commercial fisherman, longshoremen, dock workers and many others put their lives on the line on a daily basis. The importance of having a safe, fully-operational vessel and properly following safety procedures cannot be over-stressed. However, accidents caused by the carelessness of supervisors, fellow crew members, or the ship’s owner continue to happen at an alarming pace. The most common causes of injuries to seamen include the following:
- Poorly-Maintained Safety Equipment
- Poorly-Trained Crew
- Inadequate Safety Procedures
- Crewmembers’ Failure to Follow Safety Procedures
- Defective Condition Aboard the Vessel (Unseaworthiness)
If you or a loved one were injured while working offshore, our experienced Louisiana Maritime Attorneys can help. All you need to do is call us at 1-888-302-3838 or click here to schedule a free consultation about your case.
