Nationwide Maritime Lawyers Assisting Residents of San Francisco, CA Injured Anywhere in the Country

It’s an unfortunate fact that offshore and maritime employees are much more likely to be harmed while on the job than the average American worker. Threats to their health come from a variety of sources—harsh weather, dangerous chemicals, slippery decks, and heavy mobile machinery.

The good news is that injured maritime personnel can take advantage of multiple legal remedies available to obtain the compensation to which they are entitled. Our maritime injury attorneys are here to lead you through the maze of the legal system.

When you have Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. on your side, you have access to a team of admiralty lawyers with many years of experience in all aspects of maritime personal injury law and a determination to fight for clients so they get the benefits they deserve.

Dangers of Offshore Employment

There are a lot of ways to get hurt or even killed while out at sea. Here are only a handful of common maritime injuries and ailments:

Back & spine injuries
Burns
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Compartment Syndrome
Amputation
Pleural (lung) disorders
Brain damage

Regardless of the type of injury sustained, seamen are generally entitled to financial compensation. Turning to an experienced maritime accident lawyer is your best strategy when it comes to maximizing your payout.

Maintenance and Cure

Injured seamen can qualify for financial compensation even if they share responsibility for the incident in question. The standard form of compensation—part of general maritime law for generations—is called maintenance and cure. This refers to two separate elements: Maintenance is a collective term for the payments the seaman receives to cover their living expenses during the period of recuperation, and cure is the compensation for their medical-related expenses.

It’s worth pointing out that seamen may qualify for additional compensation as well. If you were injured in a maritime accident in San Francisco, our maritime lawyers will be able to help you with any potential Jones Act claims and related matters.

Our Offshore Injury Specialties:

Drawing on years of trial experience, our maritime personal injury lawyers can handle a wide variety of issues and laws relating to offshore accidents, including:

Contact Us Today

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., is a nationwide maritime law firm that gets results. When you need a Jones Act attorney, give us a call at 1-800-836-5830. Our free case evaluation will help you determine the next step in your journey.

Free Confidential Case Review

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.”