Dallas Maritime Lawyers

For maritime and offshore workers, the threat of serious injury is always present. If you have suffered physical harm in connection with your duties as a seaman, you need experienced legal counsel who can help you obtain the settlement you deserve. That’s what you get when you have the maritime personal injury attorneys in Dallas at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., in your corner.

Common Maritime Injuries

Life at sea isn’t easy. Maritime employees must cope with a variety of hazards on a daily basis, ranging from harsh weather conditions to malfunctioning equipment. Common injuries and medical issues include the following:

Burns
Spinal cord injuries
Back injuries
Pleural (lung) disorders
Brain damage
Amputation
Hypothermia
Compartment Syndrome

If you have been harmed while on the job, our maritime injury attorneys can secure the settlement to which you are entitled from your employer.

Maintenance and Cure

Injured maritime workers are generally entitled to financial compensation. The most basic type of compensation is known as maintenance and cure. This consists of two separate elements: Maintenance is the weekly payments sent to a seaman until they have sufficiently recovered from their illness or injury; cure is the additional compensation they receive for their medical bills and expenses. You can count on our maritime accident lawyers to aid you in obtaining the best possible results.

Areas of Focus

As one of the leading maritime law firms in Dallas, TX, we deal with a wide range of personal injury cases relevant to seamen and offshore personnel, such as Jones Act claims. We also handle offshore accidents and similar cases involving elements such as these:

Unsurpassed Service

Our longshoremen and personal injury lawyers in Dallas, TX provide clients with attentive legal assistance through each stage of their journey. We’ve won literally hundreds of millions in settlement funds and have been involved in some of the biggest maritime personal injury cases in U.S. history.

Contact Us Today

In the aftermath of a maritime accident, it’s important to act quickly in order to maximize your chances of winning an appropriate settlement. Our Jones Act lawyers can provide the legal assistance you need. Contact us at 1-800-836-5830 for a free confidential case evaluation.

Free Confidential Case Review

Case Results

$17,500,000

in Jones Act Deckhand Case

$2,500,000

Recovered in Jones Act Case

$1,600,000

Recovered for Offshore Workers

$1,100,000

Recovered for Worker Injured on Dock

Testimonials

Nadia Amaraz:

“She is such a wonderful caring person and attorney. I had the privilege of having Cynthia Huerta as an attorney and Katie Granger as her assistant in my automobile case. I am very pleased with the services they provided and admire their professional excellence. Cynthia and Katie I want to extend a heart-felt thank you for you commitment for making my case successful.”

John Rodriguez:

“Mr. Shaffer was great, he handled my maritime case fast and effectively. They ensured I received the medical treatment and care that I needed and his team always made me feel at ease. I would hands down recomend Mr. Shaffer and his team to anyone looking for a trustworthy lawyer, this is a man to trust to get the job done.”

J.A. Flores:

“Mr. Harris and his staff did an amazing job! They worked tirelessly to help us get the fairest settlement possible. We are so grateful and appreciative for all they did for us. I cannot recommend them highly enough! They are great!”

Alicia Tate:

“Mr. Harris did a phenomenal job handling my car accident case. He went above & beyond for me. Mr. Harris dealt with my case swiftly. He was always available to take my calls or he returned them promptly. His staff was friendly and always very helpful. Mr. Harris put my mind at ease many times. He kept me in the loop and up to date on what was happening with my case.I reccomemd this law firm to anyone involved in any type of accident.”