Attorney Michael Tilton

For injured seamen, it can be daunting to know where to turn. The legal process is not forgiving and if you do not have a full-bodied understanding of the law, it can be intimidating to know where to seek the answers that you need. Attorney Michael Tilton recognizes how difficult it can be to handle litigation involving maritime law and he is fully prepared to provide his clients with the comprehensive representation that they deserve. As he is well-versed in the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, he has proven that he can handle the most difficult of cases.

Michael Tilton: Defending the Rights of the Injured

As the son of a military man and a school teacher, Mike grew up in the Philippines on the Clark Air Force Base. He also spent parts of his childhood in California and Germany before his parents moved to San Antonio, Texas where they called home. After graduating from high school, Mike went to the University of Houston where he received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology. He then went on to receive his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

To hone his legal skills, Mike served on the Interscholastic Moot Court Team and the Board of Advocates while in law school. He also went to clerk at several litigation firms where he gained considerable knowledge regarding the legal process representing both plaintiffs and defendants in courts of all different kinds.

At Arnold and Itkin, he now works tirelessly on the litigation team and is known for the passion and energy that he brings to the job on a daily basis. He recognizes that his passion is protecting the rights of the injury, as such as injured seamen, and spends his days providing one-on-one attention to his clients who are facing the uphill battle of a personal injury claim. He recognizes that success often lies in the details and he remains fully committed to each and every client - giving them the hard work, dedication and preparation that they need to get the edge that they deserve in their case.

Arnold & Itkin Win $2.25 Million for Injured Truck Driver

The legal team at Arnold & Itkin successfully obtained $2.5 million in settlements for a client who suffered debilitating injuries during a truck collision in Mexico. There were numerous attempts by the defendant to move the case to Mexico, but Arnold & Itkin fought hard to see that it stayed in Texas.

Seaman Injured in the Middle East Receives $1.1 Million

Attorneys Mike Tilton and Jason Itkin helped resolve an offshore case in which a Jones Act seaman fractured his elbow and arm after falling from an unsafe ladder. The plaintiff sustained these injuries in the Middle East but the lawsuit was filed in Florida. After many depositions, the case was settled before it made it to trial.

Victim of Crane Collapse Awarded Partial Settlement of $1.05 Million

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Kurt Arnold and Mike Tilton recently worked to represent a man who had suffered in a crane collapse and who had sustained a herniated disc. The man had been working when the crawler crane's cab was sheared away – ejecting the plaintiff. Workers' compensation refused the claim and did not cover any of the associated medical bills. Our firm took on the case and was able to get the man the funds he needed to help stay afloat while the case moved forward. It was due to the innovative approach and the firm's ability to circumvent the workers' compensation bar that allowed for the client to be awarded a partial settlement of $1,050,000 in the end.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $570,446.00.

Attorney Jason Itkin Negotiates $935,000 Settlement for Accident Victim

Attorney Jason Itkin of Arnold & Itkin, LLP recently represented a man who had been driving his sedan when he was rammed by a commercial big rig. The plaintiff was initially cited by the police, however, the firm was able to prove through hard work and the tracking down of several eye witnesses that the truck driver had gone straight while in a "turn only" lane and that negligence had caused the accident to occur. The end result was a settlement of $935,000.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $534,628.00.

Injured Seaman Receives $675,000 Settlement

A Jones Act seaman sustained a back injury after falling nearly three feet. As he had not passed a post-accident drug test, the company would not offer the victim the necessary maintenance and cure benefits that he deserved. The firm stepped forward to help the victim receive the medical treatment that he needed and was able to settle the case days before trial for $675,000.

Accident Victim Awarded $646,000

After an accident left a man incapable of working, Arnold & Itkin lawyers secured for him an award of $646,000. The accident occurred by the Port of Houston and resulted in the victim's herniated disc. The victim was unable to return to work following the accident; however, the firm stepped forward and was able to help him receive the medical treatment that he required.

* Client’s portion of total recovery may be subject to Medicare / Medicaid reimbursement claims, Medicare / Medicaid liens or other third-party claims or liens. These verdicts and settlements are intended to be representative of cases handled by Arnold & Itkin LLP. These listings are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims.

Contact an offshore injury lawyer from Arnold & Itkin today if you would like to learn more about how we can help you with your injury claim.