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Jones Act
- Electrical Injuries and the Jones Act
- Adequacy of Union Daily Maintenance Rate Questioned as set by Union Bargaining Agreement
- Jones Act Employer Negligent for Lack of Medical Treatment
- Differences Between Jones Act & Workers’ Comp
- Seaman Status and the Jones Act
Tugboat and Barge Workers’ Injuries
- Actions Your Employer May Take After an Accident on a Barge or Tugboat
- Tugboat at Fault in Tanker Collision
Ship, Tanker & Freighter Crews Injuries
General
- Working on a Vessel can Cause Serious Back Injuries
- Cruise Ship not at Fault in Medical Malpractice Case
- Have You Been Exposed to Lead While Working on a Tug, Barge, Ship or Other Vessel?
- Mesothelioma, Asbestosis & Other Asbestos Related Illnesses
- Legal Protection for Longshoremen & Harbor Workers
Legal News
- Barge Hits Amesbury Bridge...
- Jones Act Carrier Horizon Lines to Reduce Workforce...
- Worker Dies on Barge in New Haven Harbor...
- Louisiana Seaman Files Jones Act Lawsuit...
- Four Crew Members of Fishing Boat Found Alive...
- Barge Collides into Train Trestle in Alabama...
- U.S. Coast Guard Continues to Investigate July’s Oil Spill on the Mississippi River...
- Former U.S. Shipping Execs Plead Guilty in Jones Act Antitrust Case...
- The Ohio Department of Transportation Wins $5 Million in 2005 Barge-Wreck Case...
- Kirby Corporation Announced No Injuries from Hurricane Ike...
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Jones Act
- Who is a Seaman?
- Jones Act Injuries
- Workers’ Compensation or Jones Act?
- Back Injuries and the Jones Act
- Injuries Caused by Electric Shock from Unsafe Equipment on a Vessel
Offshore Rig and Platform Worker Injuries
Tugboat and Barge Workers’ Injuries
Ship, Tanker & Freighter Crews Injuries
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Maritime Accident Law Firm
The Willis Law Firm is based in Houston, Texas with a strong national presence and recognition. With almost 25 years of maritime law experience, Mr. Willis has gained a national reputation as a leading maritime lawyer in the United States.Mr. Willis and his maritime law firm are committed to representing seriously injured people and their families. At The Willis Law Firm, each and every case is thoroughly investigated both legally and factually before being filed. In most cases, experts and specialists are consulted early on to help investigate and lay the necessary strong foundation for a successful recovery
Our Commitment
"My firm is committed to representing individuals and families who have been the victims of a wrongful death or serious personal injury while working on America's waterways. Although monetary compensation cannot heal the emotional and physical scars left as the result of a serious accident, it can help in many cases to relieve much of the economic stress and hardship associated with the injury or loss of a loved one. Many times it is the only means of support and future security for the injured individual and their family. Litigation may not bring back a loved one, or heal a serious injury, but it may serve to help prevent others from having to endure the same loss."
David P.Willis
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Willis Law Firm
1221 McKinney Street
Suite 3333
Houston, TX 77010
Toll Free: 1-800-MARITIME