Nationwide Maritime Lawyers Assisting Residents of San Diego, CA Injured Anywhere in the Country

The Jones Act protects seamen who suffer offshore accidents. If you qualify as a seaman under maritime law, a Jones Act lawyer can help you receive compensation for your injuries. We’ll guide you through the legal process and advocate on your behalf. There’s no reason to struggle with medical bills and lost wages. Call a maritime lawyer today.

Why Hire a Maritime Accident Lawyer?

Maritime personal injury cases are governed by a distinct set of statutes. Your average personal injury lawyer has no experience dealing with the complexities of maritime law, also known as admiralty law. Only an experienced maritime injury attorney can help offshore workers deal with the burden of filing an injury claim. They can determine whether an employer’s negligence is responsible for the injury.

Understanding the Jones Act

Since offshore workers cannot receive normal worker’s compensation claims, maritime law makes provisions for their welfare. Under the Jones Act, certain categories of seamen are entitled to compensation for job-related injuries. The law places great responsibility on employers—they must ensure the safety of their vessels and work areas in order to protect the well-being of their workers. If they fail to follow the strict safety standards laid out by the Jones Act, they can be held liable for a seaman’s injuries.

When to File a Claim

The law sets a statute of limitations for Jones Act cases. Injured workers must file a claim within three years of their accident. Since it can take a long time to prepare a case, it’s important to err on the side of caution. Ideally, seamen who suffer injuries while working on an offshore vessel should contact a maritime injury attorney within seven days of their accidents.

How Maintenance and Cure Can Help

A work-related injury is a serious matter. It can lead to hefty medical bills, lost wages from missed work, and many other problems that add up over the long run. Unfortunately, employers and insurance companies rarely offer a fair settlement if left to their own devices. Only an experienced maritime injury attorney knows how to negotiate with all parties in order to achieve the best outcome.

If you’ve been injured on a vessel, contact Maintenance and Cure to hire one of the top-rated maritime law firms in the country. Let our admiralty lawyers deal with the insurance company. Let us work with your employer to ensure a just settlement.

In addition to Jones Act claims, we also take cases that fall under the following areas of maritime law:

Contact a Maritime Personal Injury Lawyer

If you work, live, or were injured around San Diego, call for a free case evaluation with a Jones Act attorney, call Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. at 1-800-836-5830.

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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.”