Injured Offshore or at Sea? We Know Maritime Law — and How to Win.
Maritime and offshore accidents are some of the most dangerous and complex personal injury cases. If you’ve been hurt while working on a vessel, rig, barge, or dock — or lost a loved one at sea — you have specific legal rights under powerful federal protections like the Jones Act. At Glago Williams, we’ve spent decades fighting for injured seamen, longshoremen, and offshore workers throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. We understand the unique risks of maritime work — and the aggressive legal tactics needed to get justice.
Decades of Results in Maritime and Offshore Injury Cases
From high-stakes oil rig accidents to wrongful death on the water, our attorneys understand how to prove employer negligence, vessel unseaworthiness, and unsafe working conditions. We hold employers and vessel owners accountable under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and general maritime law. If you’ve been pressured not to report your injury or had your benefits denied — talk to us now.
Jones Act Seamen Injury Claims
If you were employed as a seaman and injured due to negligence or unsafe conditions, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical care, pain and suffering, and more under the Jones Act.
Unseaworthiness Claims
When a vessel is unsafe due to poor maintenance, equipment failure, or inadequate crew, its owner may be liable for resulting injuries — regardless of fault.
Offshore Rig & Platform Accidents
We represent oil and gas workers injured on semi-submersibles, jack-up rigs, and fixed platforms — including burns, crush injuries, falls, and exposure-related harm.
Longshore & Harbor Worker Claims (LHWCA)
If you work in loading, unloading, repair, or maintenance on navigable waters and aren’t considered a Jones Act seaman, you may qualify for compensation under the LHWCA.
Wrongful Death at Sea
We pursue justice for families who’ve lost loved ones in offshore or maritime accidents — often due to employer negligence or unseaworthy vessels.
Why Choose Glago Williams for Your Personal Injury Case?
Decades of Experience
Our attorneys have taken over 180 trials to verdict and handled thousands of personal injury claims across Louisiana.
Maritime workers have special rights — and we know how to protect them.
What’s the difference between the Jones Act and workers’ comp?
Jones Act claims are federal lawsuits that can result in far greater compensation than traditional workers’ comp — including for pain and suffering, future earnings, and more. You don’t file with a state agency — you sue in court.
Who qualifies as a “Jones Act seaman”?
To qualify under the Jones Act, you must spend a significant portion of your time working on a vessel in navigable waters. If you do, you can sue your employer for negligence — a right most land-based workers don’t have.
What does 'unseaworthiness' mean legally?
It means the vessel, its equipment, or its crew wasn’t reasonably fit for its intended use. The shipowner is liable — even if they weren’t negligent — if that unseaworthy condition caused your injury.
Can I be fired for reporting an injury offshore?
No. Retaliating against injured workers is illegal. If your employer threatens you for speaking up, we can help protect your rights and pursue additional damages.
Do I need a lawyer with maritime experience?
Absolutely. Maritime law is highly specialized — and defense firms know which lawyers will take shortcuts. At Glago Williams, we prepare every offshore case for trial and demand full accountability from negligent employers and owners.
Injured Offshore or On the Water? Let Glago Williams Stand Up for You.
We’ve built a reputation for fearless maritime litigation. Whether you’re dealing with a serious injury, a denied claim, or an employer trying to bury the truth — we’re ready to help.