Unseaworthiness
The Jones Act provides that an injured seaman can recover damages if it can be shown that the vessel on which he was injured was unseaworthy. An employer has a duty to furnish a vessel that is reasonably fit for its intended use. The unseaworthy condition may be a physical defect with the ship which caused the injury or could even be that the ship was improperly manned or operated. The law provides the injured seaman with important rights when injured on the job.
If you have been injured on a vessel due to the condition of the ship or the method in which it was operated, you should contact a board certified injury attorney to discuss your case.
Michael P. Fleming, former Harris County Attorney, is board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
In addition to being board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law and well-known as the former Harris County Attorney, Michael P. Fleming has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for many years. His Houston law firm is AV rated by Martindale - Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been featured in H-Texas Magazine's Top Attorneys in Houston issue which features the best Houston lawyers and law firms. He is also one of the small percentage of attorneys in the entire country to have had the privilege of arguing and winning a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Fleming is also licensed as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and can assist with any personal injury or business matters in Ireland through his affiliated Solicitor firm in Dublin, Ireland.
If you have a serious personal injury, wrongful death or litigation matter in Houston, Austin or anywhere else in Texas, contact an attorney with the qualifications, experience and reputation you can trust. Michael P. Fleming is a personal injury lawyer with the qualifications and experience you deserve.
Contact an unseaworthines injury attorney at Michael P. Fleming and Associates today.
