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

Houma, LA has a very active maritime community. One of the many cities linked to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, it is also the starting point of the 36-mile Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) that extends to the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, there are a lot of maritime employment opportunities in this area. Workers in this industry can count on the nationally based maritime law firm of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., whenever they need legal assistance from an experienced longshoremen attorney for a personal injury case.

Maritime work tends to be dangerous, and the sources of physical hazards are many. Employees must learn how to perform their duties in often perilous conditions, as occupational threats such as bad weather, dangerous cargo, unsafe work areas, and human error can cause a severe injury in a matter of moments. When that happens, seamen need to contact a maritime accident lawyer who understands personal injury law as it applies to this field. Serving residents of Houma, LA, our Jones Act lawyers are well qualified to help you.

Common Maritime Injuries

Seamen can get hurt in any number of ways. Usually these injuries are mild and temporary in nature, but make no mistake—maritime workers can suffer severe harm while on the job. Our maritime lawyers have dealt with many types of injury cases caused by offshore accidents, such as:

Spinal cord injuries
Pleural (lung) disorders
Amputation of limbs
Compartment Syndrome
Third-degree burns
Brain damage
Hypothermia & frostbite

If you’ve been hurt during the course of your employment, you should call a maritime accident lawyer immediately. Our Jones Act attorneys are available for a free case consultation.

What Is Maintenance and Cure?

The most basic type of financial compensation for maritime workers is called maintenance and cure, paid out on a weekly or biweekly basis. It is intended to cover living expenses (maintenance) and medical expenses (cure) during the injured seaman’s recovery period. Maintenance and cure is paid regardless of whether the recipient had any degree of responsibility for the incident that led to the injury.

If you’re having difficulty obtaining the full amount of maintenance and cure to which you are entitled, please contact our maritime injury lawyers for help.

Other Types of Maritime Financial Compensation

The maritime personal injury lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., have many years of collective experience with all kinds of cases, including the following:

The complexity of maritime law means you should work with an experienced Jones Act lawyer who fully understands all your legal options. Please contact our maritime lawyers at your earliest convenience.

We’re Here to Help Residents of Houma, LA

Contact Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., and ask for a free case consultation with one of our nationwide maritime accident lawyers serving Houma, LA. No matter where in the country your injury occurred, we can help. You can reach us 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.”