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Houston Maritime Lawyers

Offshore and maritime workers who need legal help for their personal injury cases have an ally in Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. With more than five decades of experience in representing seamen, longshoremen, and workers in related maritime professions, we have helped many individuals win substantial settlements for their pain and suffering.

Danger at Sea

Maritime workers are routinely exposed to a number of life-threatening dangers, and offshore accidents are tragically common. Poor weather conditions can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Flammable materials aboard the vessel can ignite, potentially triggering fires and explosions. Machinery can crush limbs. Slip-and-fall accidents are common as well; these sometimes result in broken bones and/or serious head injuries. Fortunately, injured maritime workers have access to several legal options to obtain just compensation.

Maintenance and Cure

Maritime law traditionally provides injured or ailing seamen with what is known as “maintenance and cure.” The first component, maintenance, refers to weekly payments that the seaman is entitled to during their period of recuperation. These payments are issued irrespective of the seaman’s level of responsibility for their condition. The second component is cure, which refers to compensation for medical expenses accumulated due to the seaman’s illness or injury.

Our maritime injury lawyers in Houston have years of experience with these matters and can help you obtain the full range of benefits you deserve.

Areas of Specialty

Our attorneys are well versed in all areas of general maritime law, including Jones Act claims. These types of claims hinge on determining the degree of responsibility of the ship owner and/or crew for the seaman’s injury, so you need a skilled Jones Act lawyer who can provide the guidance you need. In addition, our longshoremen attorneys are experienced with the following:

Experience and Customer Service

Our board-certified maritime accident lawyers boast more than 100 years of trial experience. They have represented clients from all fifty states, recovered hundreds of millions in compensation over the years, and participated in some of the biggest maritime personal injury cases in the nation’s history.

Contact Us

When you need a maritime injury and Jones Act attorney in Houston, TX, reach out to Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. We are available by phone 24/7 at 1-800-836-5830. A free case evaluation is available.

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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.”

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