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Sugar Land Maritime Attorney

Name: Bianca Calderón de Lachica Law Firm
Address: 9914 Hwy 90 Alt,, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
Telephone: (346) 788-1221

Protecting the Rights of Injured Seamen Under Federal Maritime Law

Maritime law operates by its own set of rules, separate from the standard personal injury or workers’ compensation systems that apply on land, and getting it wrong can cost an injured seaman the compensation that they’re entitled to. Bianca Calderón de Lachica Law Firm understands the federal statutes and legal doctrines that govern injuries at sea, and we put that knowledge to work for crew members, deckhands, and other maritime workers who were hurt while on the job.

Whether your injury happened aboard a vessel in the Gulf, on an inland waterway, or during loading and unloading operations, the specifics of where and how you were hurt can significantly affect which laws apply to your case. Bianca sorts through those details early on, so that your claim is built on the right legal foundation from the start.

Call (346) 788-1221 for a free consultation to find out what your maritime injury claim may be worth.

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“Attorney Bianca got me set up in a rental car, made sure my car loan got paid off, paid my medical bills, and got me compensation. Krista also always answered my questions and set me up for my doctor appointments quickly.”

- Zayn S.
I was welcomed with open arms through the whole process.
“I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I always felt important and connected to them. I definitely will recommend and come again. i love attorney Bianca!”

- Natalie F.
Definitely recommend.
“Huge shoutout and thank you to the whole team. They were on top of everything and kept me inform the whole time.”

- Elle C.
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“She has helped family members. All they said is how humble and very professional she is and he team! Hope I never go trough a car accident but I I ever do I will 100% will go with her.”

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Great person.
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“La abogada Bianca me ayudó a conseguir un coche de alquiler, se aseguró de que se liquidara el préstamo de mi coche, pagó mis facturas médicas y me consiguió una indemnización. Además, Krista siempre respondía a mis preguntas y me concertaba rápidamente las citas con el médico.”

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“Quedé muy satisfecha con el resultado de mi caso. Siempre me sentí valorada y cercana a ellos. Sin duda, los recomendaré y volveré. ¡Me encanta la abogada Bianca!”

- Natalie F.

Jones Act Claims in Sugar Land for Injured Seamen

Workers who qualify as “seamen,” meaning that they spend a significant part of their job contributing to the work of a vessel, are generally covered by the Jones Act rather than typical workers’ compensation. The Jones Act allows an injured seaman to sue their employer directly for negligence, and the bar for proving that negligence is lower than in most other injury cases. If an employer or a fellow crew member’s carelessness played even a small part in your injury, you may have a valid claim.

Common causes of maritime injuries we handle include:

Slip and falls on wet or unstable decks
Defective or poorly maintained equipment
Inadequate crew training or staffing
Falls from height
Cargo handling accidents
Fires and explosions aboard a vessel

Unseaworthiness Claims

Separate from a negligence claim, maritime law also allows injured seamen to bring what’s called an unseaworthiness claim. A vessel owner has an absolute duty to keep the ship, its equipment, and its crew reasonably fit for their intended purpose. Unlike a negligence claim, you don’t have to prove that the owner did anything careless to win an unseaworthiness claim; you only have to show that an unsafe condition existed aboard the vessel and that it caused your injury. In many cases, we can pursue a Jones Act negligence claim and an unseaworthiness claim together, since the same set of facts can often support both the case against the employer and the case against the vessel owner.

Maintenance & Cure

Regardless of who was at fault, most injured seamen are entitled to what maritime law calls maintenance and cure: your employer’s obligation to cover your basic living expenses and medical treatment while you recover, up until you reach maximum medical improvement. Employers and their insurers sometimes cut these payments off early or dispute what’s owed, and we push back when that happens.

Because maritime cases can involve vessel owners, staffing companies, and multiple insurers, all operating under a different body of law than a typical car accident or workplace injury would, it’s worth having an attorney evaluate your case early. Our maritime lawyer in Sugar Land can promptly investigate the vessel’s maintenance records, crew logs, and safety practices to build the strongest possible claim, whether that means a negotiated settlement or litigation in federal court.

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The Name Houston Trusts

When It Comes To Personal Injury, Bianca Is The Name They Turn To

Our Sugar Land Maritime Lawyer Takes On Complex Maritime Claims

Maritime injury cases move through a different legal system than most people are used to. Bianca Calderón de Lachica takes the time to walk clients through exactly how their claim works and what to expect at each stage. From the first call onward, we provide personalized care for each of our clients.

We also make sure that every client can talk through their case in whichever language feels most comfortable, whether that’s English or Spanish. With our maritime attorney, legal fees are never due upfront either. We only get paid once we’ve recovered compensation for you. You deserve to have a strong legal advocate on your side who takes the financial concerns off your plate and who treats you with the compassion that you deserve.

If you’ve been hurt while working offshore or on a vessel, reach out to (346) 788-1221 to speak with our Sugar Land maritime attorney about your rights.

Always On, Always Her
24/7 availability, direct contact with Bianca herself, not just staff, and clients who say she answered questions "in a matter of minutes." Access is the actual product here.
Rights Without Papers
Undocumented and injured? The firm says explicitly: you still have rights. That line alone sets the practice apart from firms that quietly turn these cases away.
La Chica Poderosa™
A Corpus Christi native who built her practice from a Presidential Scholarship to Doctor of Jurisprudence at 25, bilingual, community rooted, and unmistakably her own brand.
Fights, Not Files
Insurance companies stall. Bianca goes to court. Clients describe her going "above and beyond," pushing back until the offer matches the injury, not the delay.

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