San Antonio Maritime Injury Lawyers

If you live in Texas, you probably have acquaintances who are employed as offshore or maritime workers, either in the Gulf of Mexico or another area. You may currently be or have been employed in this industry yourself. Undoubtedly, you are well aware that this line of work is a highly dangerous one, where the risk of serious injury and even death is always present.

For those who have been injured on the job, however, compensation is available. The maritime law firm of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. has a staff of personal injury lawyers in San Antonio, TX who have years of experience with maintenance and cure, Jones Act claims, and related matters.

Maritime Workplaces: The Dangers

Life out at sea can be rough—harsh weather, toxic chemicals, slippery walking surfaces, and heavy equipment all pose significant threats to one’s health and well-being. Offshore accidents can lead to major bodily harm. Common medical complications relating to maritime personal injury include the following:

Back & spine injuries
Burns
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Compartment Syndrome
Amputation
Pleural (lung) disorders
Brain damage

Fortunately, injured seamen are normally entitled to financial compensation as a matter of general maritime law—but you need trained admiralty lawyers on your team to ensure the best results.

Maintenance and Cure

The basic form of compensation is maintenance and cure. This consists of payments intended to provide the seamen with rudimentary living expenses (maintenance) and recompense for medical expenses incurred due to their injury (cure). In many cases, the injured party qualifies for further compensation as well.

Years of Experience with Maritime Law

Maritime law consists of a patchwork of legislation that can confuse people who do not have significant legal experience. Our maritime accident lawyers handle all aspects of relevant personal injury law, including:

Contact an Experienced Jones Act Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one has been injured while employed as a seaman, we invite you to call us to get in contact with a qualified maritime injury and Jones Act attorney in San Antonio, TX. We can be reached by phone at 1-800-836-5830.

At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., our legal team has more than 100 years of trial experience, and we’re determined to do our best to help clients get the compensation they deserve.

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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.”