Nationwide Maritime Lawyers Assisting Residents of Philadelphia Injured Anywhere in the Country

The maritime sector forms an important part of the local economy in Philadelphia, PA, and this has been true since the establishment of The Port of Philadelphia over 300 years ago. Today, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (a.k.a. PhilaPort) performs the essential task of managing the varied collection of ports situated along the Delaware River. This is a thriving industry, yet it can be a very dangerous one as well. Injuries are quite common for maritime workers.

However, help is available for maritime employees who become injured on the job. The maritime accident lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., have years of experience helping clients with Jones Act claims and related personal injury matters.

The Issue of Maritime and Offshore Accidents

It’s an unfortunate fact that maritime employers are routinely exposed to a number of serious threats to their health and well-being. Weather conditions at sea are often perilous. Toxic chemicals and other kinds of hazardous cargo can easily cause harm or death if mishandled. Falls on maritime vessels may easily lead to severe personal harm. Common health conditions associated with maritime work include the following:

Back & spine injuries
Burns
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Compartment Syndrome
Amputation
Pleural (lung) disorders
Brain damage

Compensation is available to injured maritime personnel, though, and it is important for people in this situation to understand the full range of rights and legal options provided to them by the law.

Maintenance and Cure

A traditional part of maritime law, maintenance and cure refers to payments that seamen receive to provide a modicum of living expenses (maintenance) as well as compensation for any medical expenses that they may accumulate during their recovery (cure). These funds are paid out regardless of the worker’s degree of responsibility for their injuries. This is not the only kind of compensation that seaman can qualify for.

Other Types of Maritime Personal Injury Compensation

There are in fact a variety of laws on the books that protect the rights of injured maritime employees. As one of the leading maritime law firms with a presence in Philadelphia, we have experience with a broad spectrum of issues relating to offshore accidents and health conditions, such as these:

These laws can be confusing to laymen, so you should reach out to a qualified personal injury lawyer who understands the diverse features of applicable maritime statues.

Contact a Maritime Injury Attorney Today

At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our maritime attorneys & Jones Act attorneys have 9 decades of experience representing workers injured in or near the Philadelphia area are waiting to hear from you. Call us at 1-800-836-5830 for your free 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.”