Nationwide Maritime Injury Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Jackson, MS

The capital of Mississippi, Jackson, MS is also the largest city in the state, with a population of around 160,000. People here work in a wide variety of industries, including the maritime sector that employs many seamen at various ports around the state. When these maritime employees get hurt on the job, they need ready access to experienced maritime injury lawyers who can help them obtain the financial compensation they deserve.

The team of maritime lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., has years of combined experience with Jones Act claims and other cases arising from offshore accidents. Our admiralty lawyers represent clients from across the U.S., including Jackson, MS. Contact us when you need a maritime personal injury lawyer who will fight for your rights.

Common Injuries on Maritime Worksites

Seamen often work under hazardous conditions, due to a number of factors that include but are not limited to heavy cargo, harsh weather, and toxic chemicals. Injuries are far from uncommon. Most of these injuries are fairly mild, but sometimes seamen suffer traumatic, long-lasting harm. Our maritime lawyers have worked with clients who sustained one or more of the following injuries and medical conditions:

Spinal cord injuries
Amputation of fingers, toes, hands, etc.
Back injuries
Brain damage
Lung disorders
Severe skin burns
Hypothermia and frostbite
Compartment Syndrome

Maritime employees who have been injured in any way while on the job may be eligible for substantial compensation. Contact our nationally based longshoremen attorneys as soon as possible.

How to Get Maintenance and Cure

Maintenance and cure is the most basic form of compensation available to injured seamen, and it’s also the easiest to obtain. It does not require you to prove that someone else was at fault for the accident. Paid out weekly or biweekly, maintenance and cure consists of two separate types of compensation:

Maintenance – Intended to pay for living expenses while the injured person recovers.
Cure – Intended to pay for medical expenses while the injured person recovers.

Although this type of compensation is designed to be paid out automatically, some injured seamen run into obstacles when it comes to collecting the full amount that they are owed. In those cases, a maritime accident lawyer can provide a lot of help. Our nationwide Jones Act attorneys represent clients from all over the country, including the Jackson, MS area.

Other Types of Maritime Compensation

Because a maritime employer is required to maintain a safe work environment, seamen can qualify for significant compensation if they can show that the accident was caused by another party’s negligence. When you work with Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., you benefit from a team of dedicated maritime accident lawyers who have many years of combined experience with a broad spectrum of personal injury cases, such as the following:

Our Jones Act lawyers can analyze your case and determine how to proceed with your claim to maximize your chances of obtaining the compensation you deserve.

Call Us Today

As one of the most respected nationwide maritime law firms, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., represents clients from across the U.S. We can help no matter where the accident occurred. Residents of Jackson, MS who need a maritime injury lawyer should call us any time day or night at 1-800-836-5830. A free case consultation is available.

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.”