Houston Maritime Accident Attorneys
Representing Victims of Ship Accidents in Houston, League City, Clear Lake and Throughout Texas
A unique set of laws may apply to an accident simply because it occurred in or over the water. For this reason, when you have been involved in an injury at sea, including ship, oil rig and aviation accidents, it is important to contact a lawyer who knows this specialized legal area.
At The Krist Law Firm, in the Houston area, we have been representing the victims of maritime accidents for more than 40 years. We recognize how severe maritime accident injuries can be and how strongly families can be affected by a death that occurs at sea. We take on your problems as our own, working overtime to make sure that you get the best possible results in court.
To arrange a consultation with a maritime and admiralty law attorney experienced in representing victims of maritime accidents, contact The Krist Law Firm.
Time Is of the Essence Following a Maritime Accident
When you have been injured at sea, including boat, oil rig and aviation accidents, it is important to act quickly if you are considering legal action. Maritime law claims may have a statute of limitations, a set time limit, which prohibits you from going to court after a certain length of time passes. Hiring a lawyer on your vessel accident claim also protects you from making statements or signing any papers that can be used against you. Insurers or attorneys for negligent parties will have to go through your lawyer first, instead of talking with you directly. This saves you the worry and allows you to concentrate on getting better.
Our experienced maritime accident lawyers handle all types of maritime accidents, including those pertaining to the Jones Act, maritime terminals and others, involving:
A Law Firm Highly Regarded For Its Dedication to Injury Victims
Since 1968, The Krist Law Firm has been nationally recognized as a leading plaintiff's personal injury law firm, earning the respect of some of the nation's top legal institutions. Our attorneys have received honors including admission to premier invitation-only trial lawyer organizations, listings in The Best Lawyers in America, listings among The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Texas, designations as Texas Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly Magazine, and are listed among The Best Lawyers in Houston by H-Texas Magazine.
Our attorneys are all rated AV* by their peers as published in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, representing a rating of "the highest level of legal ability and very high adherence to the code of ethics."
Contact an Attorney About Your Maritime Accident
This high level of service is provided for a contingency fee. This means that you can afford a lawyer for your maritime accident injury because there is no charge unless you recover compensation. Contact The Krist Law Firm by calling (281) 954-3186 for a free initial consultation.
*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories − legal ability and general ethical standards.