Result

Jones Act Maritime Injury | $16 Million Settlement

What Happened

Our client was a maritime worker performing routine operations aboard a vessel when a split-second safety failure changed his life.

Our client fell while working offshore. The impact left him with devastating injuries to his head and neck that ended his maritime career.

How We Fought for Him

When we took the case, the defendants denied liability.

We refused to let that stand.

Over months of intense discovery and countless depositions, we built the liability record piece by piece. We tracked down crew members, obtained internal safety communications, and reconstructed the worksite to show that the working conditions were unsafe.

Our persistence paid off. As the evidence mounted, the company’s story fell apart.

The Result

With liability locked in and the full scope of our client’s injuries proven through expert testimony and medical evidence, the case settled for $16,000,000 in Fort Bend County.

This life-changing result provided our client with financial stability, access to ongoing medical care, and the ability to rebuild his life.

Why This Case Matters

This case represents exactly what the Jones Act was designed to do:  protect seamen and offshore workers from unsafe working conditions and ensure companies are held accountable when they cut corners on safety.

For our client, this case restored more than financial stability, it restored dignity. For others working offshore, it stands as a reminder that safety rules exist for a reason, and that the truth can win out even against powerful defendants determined to deny it.

Related Case Types

• Jones Act & Maritime Injuries
• Offshore & Vessel Accidents
• Employer Negligence & Unsafe Work Conditions

If you’ve been seriously injured working on a vessel or offshore site, Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers are ready to stand with you.

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