Houston Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Injuries Law Firm
Advocating for the rights of seaman and dock workers
Longshoremen and harbor workers perform crucial functions in the worldwide economy. Yet their jobs are extremely dangerous, often exposing workers daily to toxic substances, volatile chemicals, heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions. Injuries on the high seas, loading docks and shipyards are common and can cause serious hardship to workers and their families.
Houston workplace injury lawyer Shane R. Kadlec has more than 15 years of experience and is board certified in personal injury trial law. He represents men and women who have been injured on the job when workers compensation is unavailable from nonsubscribers.
Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Overseen by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is a federal law that provides injured maritime workers with compensation. In many cases, LHWCA offers substantial relief for workers who qualify. Some companies are exempt from carrying LHWCA insurance or from covering certain employees who have been injured, however. Houston work injury lawyer Shane R. Kadlec aggressively pursues compensation from non-subscribing companies through trial in civil court.
Jones Act
Merchant Marine Act of 1920 – often referred to as the Jones Act – protects seamen’s rights. The Jones Act permits injured sailors to sue their employers and shipbuilders for injuries sustained while on the job. If appropriate to your case, Shane sues your employer for negligence and the ship owners and builders based on unseaworthiness of the vessel.
Contact board certified Houston, TX workplace injury lawyers to recover in industrial accidents
The law office of Shane R. Kadlec is located between the Galleria and downtown Houston and represents clients throughout Texas, primarily in and around Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley.
Call Shane R. Kadlec at 281-643-2000 or contact the law firm online to schedule your free consultation.
