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

As one of the Gulf States, Louisiana is home to a large number of maritime personnel who are employed as drillers, mechanics, boatswains, deckhands, and many other lines of work. Often, they toil under dangerous conditions—and, as a result, serious injuries are hardly uncommon in this industry. But workers who have been injured do not need to suffer in silence.

If you have been hurt while employed as a maritime worker, you may be eligible for a substantial payout. To increase your chances of success, however, you need a maritime accident lawyer who fully understands the law as it applies to these cases. You can find a qualified longshoremen attorney at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., one of the leading maritime law firms in the U.S. We handle cases involving Jones Act claims and other areas of the law pertaining to maritime and offshore accidents. Our nationwide maritime injury lawyers serve clients who live in Lafayette, LA as well as the rest of the country.

Workplace Dangers in the Maritime Industry

Modern-day maritime workers have to deal with many threats to their safety, ranging from heavy cargo to harsh weather conditions. The list of injuries reported by seamen is quite extensive, and over the years our maritime lawyers have seen it all. Injury cases we have represented in the past include one or more of the following elements:

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

This is not a complete list of maritime injuries. No matter what kind of injury you have sustained, our maritime accident lawyers are interested in hearing from you.

What Is Maintenance and Cure?

Traditional maritime law provides injured workers with an elementary form of financial compensation that is known as maintenance and cure, which is paid on a biweekly or weekly schedule. You can qualify for this compensation even if you are to blame for the accident that led to the injury. It is intended to give the employee compensation for basic living expenses (maintenance) and necessary medical-related expenses (cure).

Some employers attempt to underpay maintenance and cure, or deny it altogether. When that happens, you should reach out to a maritime accident lawyer who can help. Our nationally based Jones Act attorneys handle maintenance and cure claims as well as all other aspects of maritime personal injury law. We represent clients nationwide, including the Lafayette, LA area.

Other Forms of Maritime Compensation

At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our Jones Act lawyers have over 145 years’ combined trial experience, encompassing all areas of maritime injury law. Our areas of specialization include but are not limited to:

When you need an experienced maritime personal injury lawyer, call Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., serving Lafayette, LA.

Contact Our Nationwide Admiralty Lawyers Today

When it comes to obtaining financial compensation, the law offers many avenues to injured seamen. But success in obtaining the payout you deserve is far from certain. You need an experienced Jones Act lawyer who understands the law and can help you navigate your way through the claims process. Residents of Lafayette, LA can contact Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., at 1-800-836-5830 for a free case consultation. We answer calls 24/7.

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.”