Nationwide Maritime Injury Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA has a thriving economy, much of it centered on its local maritime industry. The Port of Greater Baton Rouge, the tenth largest in the U.S., is capable of accommodating large tankers and cargo carriers, making it a useful destination for many maritime companies. This isn’t an easy industry to make a living in, however. Maritime and offshore accidents happen all the time, as employees often have to contend with harsh workplace conditions that range from inclement weather to falling objects. It’s not a rare occurrence for workers to sustain a severe injury or contract a life-threatening illness in connection to their duties.

Seamen who have suffered an on-the-job injury or ailment should contact a maritime accident lawyer at their earliest opportunity, as it’s important to begin building a legal case without delay. They can find the legal assistance they need at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., one of the preeminent maritime law firms in the U.S. Our nationally based maritime personal injury lawyers handle a broad spectrum of cases and represent clients from all over the country, including Baton Rouge, LA.

Common Workplace Hazards in the Maritime Industry

Maritime workers spend their days around an alarming number of potential threats. They must know how to work in bad weather, around dangerous chemicals, on slippery surfaces, and among heavy mobile equipment. As a result, they can get injured in many ways; there is no one type of injury that characterizes maritime employment. Our maritime injury lawyers have experience with all types of maritime-related conditions, including:

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

If you have suffered any type of injury, please contact one of our admiralty lawyers as soon as you are capable.

Obtaining Maintenance and Cure

What is maintenance and cure? It is a traditional type of compensation that virtually all injured seamen can collect, regardless of who is at fault for their medical condition. This compensation, paid out on a biweekly or weekly basis, actually consists of two distinct elements: maintenance (intended to cover living expenses) and cure (intended to cover medical-related expenses).

Because maintenance and cure does not require an investigation into the causes of the accident to determine guilt, it is supposed to be paid out automatically. In some cases, however, the injured party has trouble collecting the full amount of compensation. A maritime accident lawyer can fight for you and ensure that you get all the remuneration the law allows.

Other Maritime Compensation

Maritime employees who get injured on the job have further opportunities to obtain compensation if the incident was caused by an employer’s or co-worker’s negligence. There are multiple laws that are devoted to these kinds of personal injury cases, and you need an experienced maritime lawyer to help you determine the correct course of action.

At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our longshoremen attorneys have over 145 years’ collective trial experience in all aspects of maritime injury law. Our areas of specialty include:

Contact our Jones Act lawyers ASAP for a free case consultation. Our nationwide maritime lawyers represent clients from Baton Rouge, LA and other major maritime areas around the country.

Contact a Jones Act Attorney Serving Baton Rouge, LA

Contact Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., today and request a free case consultation with one of our maritime accident lawyers. Our team of legal professionals and Jones Act lawyers are based nationwide, and can take your case no matter what part of the country the accident occurred. We answer calls 24/7 at 1-800-836-5830.

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.”