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For offshore and maritime personnel, there’s no such thing as a relaxing day at work. It’s a dangerous job that forces workers to spend their working days in the presence of a variety of hazards—inclement weather, toxic gases and chemicals, unstable walking surfaces, and powerful equipment with moving parts.
If you have been injured in connection with your responsibilities as a maritime employee, help is available. Contact Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., today. As one of the preeminent maritime law firms with a presence in the Chicago, IL area, we have a team of personal injury lawyers who can lead you through the process of obtaining compensation for your suffering.
A Hazardous Workplace
Seamen are frequently exposed to an alarmingly wide range of perils—which, sometimes, results in severe injury. Common types of injuries associated with offshore accidents include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputation of limbs
- Back injuries
- Compartment Syndrome
- Pleural (lung) disorders
- Skin burns
- Brain damage
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Fortunately, injured seamen can qualify for significant financial compensation.
What Is Maintenance and Cure?
General maritime law provides several options to injured employees when it comes to obtaining compensation. The most basic of these is called maintenance and cure, a term that encompasses two different types of compensation. Maintenance consists of weekly payments intended to provide a modicum of living expenses to the individual as they recover. Cure refers to the compensation they may receive for expenses relating to their injury, such as medical bills.
Other Aspects of Maritime Law
At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our maritime injury attorneys have over 145 years’ collective trial experience in this field, and they have helped many individuals obtain just compensation.
Our Areas of Specialty
Maritime personal injury law consists of various facets that tend to prove confusing to those who are not experienced admiralty lawyers. Our team handles a wide variety of maritime issues, including these:
Case Results
$17.5 Million
head injury
$4.5 Million
offshore explosion
$3 Million
back injury
$2.5 Million
tug injury
We’re Here for You
If you’ve been injured while working on a ship, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act. Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., has a team of experienced maritime attorneys who can help you determine whether you have a valid claim under the Jones Act. We represent maritime workers injured in the Chicago area and throughout the country. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Take advantage of our free case consultation offer and get the answers you need at no risk. Our maritime accident lawyers are eager to help. You can reach us via phone at 1-800-836-5830; we’re available 24/7.
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