Nationwide Maritime Accident Lawyers Assisting Residents and Offshore Workers of Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon, is the heart and soul of the 150-mile-long Willamette Valley and the largest city in the state. As one of the biggest ports in the country, it provides plenty of opportunities for people who seek employment in the maritime sector. But this line or work is not without its dangers. Employees in this industry routinely work in hazardous conditions, with dangers ranging from toxic chemicals to heavy mobile equipment. Maritime personal injury cases are all too common.

Help is available for maritime employees who have been seriously hurt while on the job. The nationally based maritime law firm of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., is staffed by personal injury lawyers who have years of experience with offshore accidents and related matters. Our maritime accident lawyers serve clients in Portland, OR as well as other regions throughout the U.S.

Common Maritime Injuries

Maritime employees can get injured—even killed—in a variety of ways. Some accidents are caused by poor weather conditions, some by malfunctioning equipment, and others by falling objects—the list goes on and on. Our maritime lawyers have seen a wide variety of injuries, such as:

Spinal cord and back injuries
Amputation
Brain damage
Compartment Syndrome
Lung disorders
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Skin burns
Tug, Barge and Dredge Injuries

This is only a partial list of injuries and ailments associated with maritime work. If you suffer from any of these conditions, or have sustained another type of injury not listed above, contact our admiralty lawyers at once.

How to Get Maintenance and Cure

Virtually every injured seaman is eligible to get the form of compensation known as maintenance and cure. This is given out (on a weekly or biweekly basis) regardless of who is responsible for the incident that led to the injury in question. It is actually two separate types of compensation:

Maintenance – Payments intended to cover the basic cost of living during the injured person’s period of recovery.
Cure – Payments intended as compensation for medical bills and expenses.

Sometimes injured workers have difficulty getting the full amount of maintenance and cure that the law is designed to provide. That’s why it is useful to retain the services of a maritime accident lawyer who can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Other Kinds of Compensation

In cases where the injury can be shown to have been caused by another’s negligence, it is possible to collect additional compensation. There are multiple laws on the books that govern these kinds of cases, and it is not always obvious which law is relevant to a given incident.

At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our Jones Act lawyers have over 145 years’ collective trial experience and have seen a vast number of personal injury cases. Our maritime lawyers specialize in the following cases:

If you have been injured in connection with your maritime duties, it’s best to contact a longshoremen attorney as soon as possible. Our nationwide maritime accident lawyers serve clients in Portland, OR and other regions around the U.S.

Contact a Jones Act Lawyer Serving Portland, OR

To ensure the best possible results in your personal injury case, you need a maritime accident lawyer who will fight for you. That’s what you get when you work with Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., a nationally based maritime law firm staffed with experienced Jones Act attorneys. A free, no-risk case consultation is available. We answer calls 24/7; feel free to contact us by phone 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.”