Charleston Maritime Lawyers

Charleston, South Carolina, has been a major port city since the 17th century, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Today, the Port of Charleston processes about $75 billion in cargo every year. It’s no secret that this area has a lot of maritime workers, who are employed at the Port of Charleston as well as other sites around the country. These rugged workers routinely contend with a wide variety of on-the-job hazards that can endanger their livelihood and potentially lead to years of lasting disability.

The unfortunate fact is that, due to the nature of the job, there are many ways to get hurt in a maritime environment. Offshore accidents are far from uncommon. Bad weather, malfunctioning equipment, and simple human error cause quite a few serious injuries. For those who get injured on the job, however, financial compensation is available.

Having an experienced maritime injury lawyer on your side will significantly increase your odds of obtaining the full payout you deserve. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our nationwide Jones Act lawyers represent maritime workers who live in Charleston, SC and other areas throughout the U.S.A.

Varieties of Maritime Injuries

During their years of dealing with clients in this industry, our longshoremen attorneys have encountered many kinds of severe injury cases, including:

• Amputation of extremities
• Back/spinal cord injuries
• Pleural (lung) disorders
• Compartment Syndrome
• Frostbite and hypothermia
• Skin burns
• Brain damage
• Tug, Barge and Dredge Injuries

These are just some of the serious cases that our maritime accident lawyers have seen. The good news is that the law provides compensation for maritime-related injuries.