Nationwide Maritime Injury Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI is a major port city that rests on Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes. A number of locals are employed at the Port of Milwaukee (established 1835), which processes several million tons of cargo every year. This can be a lucrative line of work—but also a dangerous one. Workers sometimes get seriously hurt or even killed in maritime and offshore accidents. The causes of these incidents are many: malfunctioning equipment, slick walking surfaces, falling objects, fires, severe weather, and more.

Injured seamen have multiple options when it comes to collecting compensation from their employer. To maximize your chances of success, however, you need an experienced maritime accident lawyer who understands Jones Act claims and related aspects of the law. The team of nationally based maritime lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., represents clients from all over the country, including the Milwaukee, WI area. Contact us when you need a longshoremen attorney who can fight for you.

Maritime Workplace Hazards

Unfortunately, there are a lot of ways to get injured in a maritime environment. Some of the more common cases that our maritime injury lawyers have encountered include the following:

Spinal cord injuries
Amputation (hands, feet, etc.)
Compartment Syndrome
Lung disorders
Brain damage
Skin burns
Hypothermia & frostbite

If you have suffered any injury while performing your duties, please call our admiralty lawyers immediately. You may be eligible for substantial monetary compensation.

How to Obtain Maintenance and Cure

What kinds of compensation are available to injured seamen? The most basic kind is called maintenance and cure, which is paid out weekly or biweekly. It is typically not a large sum of money, but it is intended to cover both living expenses during recovery (maintenance) and medical expenses associated with the injury or illness (cure).

Maintenance and cure is supposed to be paid out automatically—it does not matter whether the seaman bears any responsibility for the accident. In practice, it’s sometimes difficult to obtain the full amount that is owed. When that happens, you should contact a maritime accident lawyer. As one of the most respected maritime law firms in the country, we serve clients from all over the U.S., including Milwaukee, WI.

Additional Maritime Compensation

Workers who have been injured or stricken due to the negligence of a coworker or employer can collect further monetary compensation. The Jones Act and other laws require maritime employers to ensure that workers have a safe environment to perform their duties. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our maritime lawyers have dealt with all kinds of injury cases over the years, including those that involve the following:

Injured maritime workers in the Milwaukee, WI area should contact our Jones Act lawyers as soon as possible so we can begin building a legal case.

Call a Jones Act Attorney Today

The maritime accident lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., serve clients in Milwaukee, WI and other major ports across the country. No matter in what city or state the injury occurred, we can help. A free consultation with one of our Jones Act lawyers is available. Simply call us at 1-800-836-5830. We answer the phone on a 24/7 basis.

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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.”