Port of Beaumont Accident Lawyers

Serving the Maritime Workers of the Port of Beaumont

Leading the world in commerce, the Port of Beaumont is located in Beaumont, Texas, and is the port with the fourth-highest traffic in the United States. It is also statistically the 34th-largest port in the entire world when you measure ports by how many tons travel through there on a yearly basis. The city of Beaumont is 84 miles east of Houston as well as 42 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico, which is an important part of the maritime industry in this region.

There are many interesting facts about the Port of Beaumont:

• It is the second-largest U.S. military port in the world.
• Imports come from 21 different countries.
• It supports both the Texas economy and the economy of the United States.
• Imports include cargoes of forest products, aggregate, military equipment, and steel.
• Exports include grains, forest products, and military cargo.

Since this is such a large port, it of course has facilities to accommodate. Those who use the Port of Beaumont can utilize bulk cargo terminals and ship repair services, for example. The port also has direct access to railroads such as the Kansas City Southern Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad. This makes it easy for those who are bringing inbound cargo into the port to transport it to destinations throughout inland American states.

About Beaumont, Texas

The city of Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas. It has a population of 118,296 according to the 2010 census. The city is home to Lamar University and newspapers such as The Beaumont Enterprise and The Examiner. It is also home to some major corporations, making it a leader in the industry. Arnold & Itkin is fully aware of the fact that many people who live in Beaumont and surrounding areas are involved in the maritime industry. 

The Port of Beaumont has as rich of a history as the city does, as it was established in 1908. It all started when crews began to dig the 9-foot canal in the Neches River. It was later deepened in the 1940s to the 40-foot-deep waterway we see at the Port of Beaumont today.

Contact a Port of Beaumont Maritime Attorney

Strenuous labor and high risk are common in the maritime industry, but hazards can be minimized or eliminated with the proper safety procedures, training, and equipment. When employers and vessel owners fail to uphold safety standards, maritime workers often pay the price. Those who work at or pass through sites such as the Port of Beaumont may suffer the consequences of negligence, equipment failure, and more. 

Arnold & Itkin is passionate about the rights of maritime workers. As Port of Beaumont maritime attorneys, we not only have the experience needed to help Jones Act seamen but can also help those who qualify as longshore or harbor workers by way of what is known as the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. You may have suffered after a serious fall, an equipment failure, or a barge accident. Whatever the particular circumstances surrounding your case, we may be able to help you seek answers and compensation under the applicable maritime law. 

Call (888) 346-5024 to contact a Port of Beaumont accident attorney from Arnold & Itkin.