Offshore Injury Information Center
When a worker is injured at sea, the results may be catastrophic. In addition to suffering a serious or potentially life-threatening injury, the worker may face the added burden of trying to provide for his or her family in addition to facing medical costs and lost wages. At our firm, we are dedicated to helping those who have suffered injury in any type of offshore accident or injury that is covered under the Jones Act or other maritime law. We have won
hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts for our clients, and have the experience and success rate you must have to be successful in your offshore injury case. We can assist harbor workers, seamen, longshoremen and many others. In addition to contacting an
offshore injury attorney at our law office, we welcome you to review the information we have compiled here on this website.
We have highlighted a few of our key areas of practice below. You will find helpful information about these topics or can call our firm at any time for a free consultation and review of your case.
Offshore Accidents
An offshore accident can cause serious injuries to almost any type of maritime worker. Common offshore accidents include
fires, falls, explosions and equipment failures. In these cases, our team works to help the injured recover fair compensation. Read more
about offshore accidents…
Injury to Seamen
When a seaman suffers a serious offshore injury, there are many tangible and intangible costs that may take a toll on the worker and his or her family. An attorney at our firm can offer experienced help in these matters, protecting the seaman's rights under maritime law. Read more about injury to seamen…
Maritime Law
Maritime law, also referred to as admiralty law, governs activities in navigable waters and the open sea. These laws cover injuries to maritime workers and their right to compensation for medical care and other losses or expenses. Read more about maritime law…
Jones Act
Also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act is a federal law that protects the health and well-being of seamen in national waters and between U.S. ports. We are skilled in handling Jones Act claims in order to help injured maritime workers who have been injured by negligence. Read more about the Jones Act…
Longshoreman Rights
Longshoremen have certain legal rights when they are employed by U.S. companies, and at Arnold & Itkin LLP we are committed to protecting these to the fullest extent. We are particularly focused on helping longshoremen who have been injured on the job. Read more about longshoreman rights…
Harbor Workers
If a harbor worker is injured during their employment with a U.S. company, he or she may be entitled to compensation. Ship work may be dangerous, and our attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of harbor workers to receive fair compensation for their injuries. Read more about harbor workers…
Types of Injuries
There are numerous different types of injuries that a longshoreman, seaman or other maritime worker may suffer while on the job. These may include head trauma, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, drowning or near drowning and many others. Read more about the different types of injuries…
Maritime Piracy
When most people think of the term "pirate," they think of a drunken man with a peg leg, cutlass and parrot on his shoulder. Modern day pirates are highly dangerous and may cause serious injury or death to crew members on vessels operating in foreign waters. Our firm represents injured seamen in claims related to pirate attacks and hijackings overseas. Read more about maritime piracy…
Company Profiles
There are a large number of companies that operate in the Gulf of Mexico and off all U.S. coasts. We are experienced in dealing with the companies that operate in these regions and can put our experience to good use as we seek justice on your behalf. Read more about these companies…
Contact an Offshore Injury Lawyer
It is never too early to review your legal rights and options with an experienced lawyer. Through our years in handling maritime injury claims, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We are ready to put our experience and proven track record of success to work for you.
Contact an offshore injury lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP today for your free consultation.
