Nationwide Maritime Injury Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Brownsville, TX

Situated on the southern tip of Texas, Brownsville is home to a number of maritime workers. Many of them are employed at the Port of Brownsville, which acts as the southern end of the 1,050-mile Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Wherever they’re employed, these maritime workers routinely place themselves in dangerous conditions. They have to contend with harmful chemicals, heavy mobile equipment, falling objects, and many more threats to their safety. It’s no wonder why maritime and offshore accidents happen with such regularity.

Injured workers in Brownsville, TX can collect due compensation, however. The key to success in this endeavor is having a maritime accident lawyer helping you navigate your way through the legal system. Based in Houston, Texas, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., is staffed with highly experienced maritime personal injury lawyers who fully understand the applicable laws pertaining to this industry. We handle Jones Act claims and other maritime injury cases in Brownsville, TX and the rest of the country.

The Wide Variety of Maritime Injuries

There are many injuries that can befall a maritime worker, as a result of falls, exposure to flames, poorly maintained equipment, extreme weather, or another hazard. Our maritime accident lawyers have dealt with many types of cases, including the following:

Spinal cord injuries
Amputation of limbs
Compartment Syndrome
Back injuries
Hypothermia and frostbite
Pleural (lung) disorders
Severe burns
Brain damage

Injured seamen should contact an experienced longshoremen attorney as soon as they are able. Our nationally based maritime injury lawyers serve clients located in Brownsville, TX.

How to Get Maintenance and Cure

Under general maritime law, virtually all injured seamen are eligible for a type of basic compensation known as maintenance and cure, paid out on a weekly or biweekly schedule. This is really two forms of compensation: maintenance is intended to provide living expenses during recuperation, while cure is intended to cover medical expenses. If you’re having trouble obtaining the full amount of maintenance and cure that the law is supposed to provide, then contact one of our admiralty lawyers ASAP.

More Types of Compensation

In cases where an injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured party has further opportunities for compensation. The maritime accident lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., are experienced with all aspects of law in this industry, including the following types of cases:

Our maritime accident and Jones Act lawyers will analyze your case and determine the correct course of action you should take to ensure you receive the highest level of compensation possible.

Call a Jones Act Lawyer Serving Brownsville, TX

As one of the premier maritime law firms in the U.S., Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., has a presence in all major areas in the country, including Brownsville, TX. Contact us when you need a Jones Act attorney who can help you with your injury claim. A free consultation with one of our maritime lawyers is available. You can reach us via phone 24/7 at 1-800-836-5830.

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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.”