Gulf Coast Shipping Accident Lawyers

The shipping industry is a key and important part of our economic life here in Southeast Texas. Here, and also along the entire Gulf Coast, thousands and thousands of workers are engaged transporting cargo, manning vessels at sea, keeping boats and ships in seaworthy condition and in transporting and loading cargo. When workers in the shipping industry are killed or injured on the job, different, and often complex, maritime, marine and admiralty laws may well govern the victims' rights to recover lost income, loss of earning capacity, medical costs, and other types of damages.

At Carabin Shaw Law Firm we have been immersed in advocating for injured workers since our founding. Our attorneys have years of extensive experience across the broad spectrum of work related accident claims. We have litigated everything from toxic exposure to fires and explosions Carabin Shaw has years of experience litigating accidents caused by everything from inadequate training and human error to equipment failures. Our experience includes complete and extensive knowledge relating to:

• Specific laws which determine exactly what recourse and compensation are available as legal recourses to any injured victim caused by an employer’s negligence which results in an accident in the shipping industry. This includes experience with the Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, and includes years of litigating Jones Act liability and damages.
• Dangers and risks associated with work aboard tugboats, barges, cargo ships, and other types of vessels at sea. This includes our extensive knowledge of the risks of drowning, the risks of toxic exposure and including risks of explosion
• Forms of employer or third-party negligence that cause crane accidents, forklift accidents, dropped loads and other events that seriously injure dock workers, ship breakers, repair personnel and others who work onshore in the shipping industry

The defendants in cases such as yours bring experienced, well financed lawyers, investigators and expert witnesses to the table. Their only job is to minimize your recovery. They are good at their jobs. If you retain us, we can fight this fight for you.

Carabin Shaw also has veteran, proven attorneys and investigators at our disposal. We can match any defendant expert for expert as needed. We can and will fight the good fight at your side in your time of need. Retain us to be in your corner for what could be the fight of your life. We will do everything that can be done to get you the best chance to maximize your recovery.

Carabin Shaw has represented onshore workers, oil workers, engineers, officers and seamen, in addition to their family members who survived after accidents. Our experience kicks in after accidents which occur in the ports and on the waters of Southeast Texas and the Gulf Coast. To discuss the options available after your accident and talk about your claim for compensation with one of our experienced, proven Gulf Coast maritime accident attorneys, please contact Carabin Shaw today.