Nationwide Maritime Lawyers Assisting Residents of Houston, TX Injured Anywhere in the Country
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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.
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
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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