Nationwide Maritime Accident Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Norfolk, VA

There are a lot of maritime employment opportunities in Norfolk, VA, which is situated close to the body of water known as Hampton Roads, one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Working in the shipyards and coal piers around here can provide a decent wage, but it’s also a perilous way to make a living. Maritime workers face a large number of physical hazards every day—everything from slippery walking surfaces to dangerous chemicals. On- and offshore accidents happen quite often.

What can maritime employees do if they become seriously hurt on the job? They should contact a maritime accident lawyer who can help them obtain compensation for their injuries. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., experienced maritime personal injury lawyers can examine your case and help you maximize your payout. Our nationally based maritime law firm has a presence in Norfolk, VA and other areas throughout the country. We can take your case no matter where the incident occurred.

The Dangers of Maritime Employment

The sad truth is that it’s far too easy to get hurt while working in the maritime sector. Our longshoremen attorneys have seen many types of injuries and illnesses that clients have suffered while engaged in maritime employment. Commonly encountered injuries and conditions include the following:

Amputation
Skin burns
Spinal cord injuries
Compartment Syndrome
Pleural disorders
Brain damage
Hypothermia & frostbite
Tug, Barge and Dredge Injuries

If you’ve been injured in any way, you should reach out to a maritime accident lawyer as soon as possible. The Jones Act lawyers at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., have years of experience with these matters.

Maintenance and Cure

Injured seamen have a number of ways of collecting financial compensation. The easiest form of compensation to get is known as maintenance and cure, which is given out regardless of who is at fault for the injury. This has been a part of general maritime law for generations. It actually consists of two separate parts: maintenance (which covers basic living expenses during the recovery period) and cure (which covers medical expenses linked to the injury or illness).

In some cases, employers refuse to provide the full amount of maintenance and cure that an injured employee is entitled to receive under maritime law. A qualified maritime lawyer can help fight for your rights.

Other Maritime Compensation

If you have been harmed on the job due to someone else’s negligence, you could be eligible to collect additional compensation. Because there are a variety of laws pertaining to maritime personal injury, it can be difficult to determine which laws pertain to a given case. Here’s where an experienced maritime accident lawyer is essential. Our team of maritime lawyers are intimately familiar with the relevant acts and laws, including:

Injured seamen based in Norfolk, VA should contact one of our admiralty lawyers immediately for legal advice.

Contact a Jones Act Attorney

Based nationwide, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., is staffed with Jones Act lawyers who have dealt with many kinds of maritime injury cases. We serve the Norfolk, VA area, and can take your case no matter where you were injured. Call us today for a free case consultation. We are available by phone 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.”