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If you have been seriously injured while employed as a maritime or offshore worker, you need legal counsel who will help you secure the compensation you deserve. The maritime law firm of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. has decades of experience with personal injury and Jones Act claims. Contact us when you need a maritime injury attorney you can trust.
Dangers of Maritime Employment
Most people don’t fully appreciate the hazards that offshore and maritime workers must contend with each and every day while out at sea. Offshore accidents are distressingly common. Severe weather conditions sometimes arise with little warning. Even under normal conditions, maritime personnel can easily become injured by malfunctioning equipment, corrosive chemicals, flammable materials, open hatches, and a number of other threats.
You need a maritime personal injury lawyer who will pursue all legal options available in order to obtain financial compensation for your troubles.
Maintenance and Cure
A traditional part of general maritime law, maintenance and cure consists of two types of payments that are issued to injured or ailing seamen regardless of their degree of responsibility for their medical issues. As the term suggests, maintenance is intended to enable the maritime worker to maintain an acceptable standard of living while recovering. Cure refers to compensation for the individual’s medical expenses.
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 to Help
At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our legal team has more than 145 years of combined trial experience, and we have secured hundreds of millions in settlements for our clients. When you need a general maritime/Jones Act lawyer, you can depend on us to fight for your rights every step of the way.
Contact Us
Call our maritime law firm today and get in touch with an experienced Jones Act attorney. We answer calls 24/7 at 1-800-836-5830. A confidential case evaluation is available free of charge.
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