Offshore Injury Attorney

Helping Clients Recover Compensation for Back Injuries

An offshore job site is one of the most tedious and dangerous locations for an individual to be employed. Unfortunately, every year many individuals suffer serious and debilitating back injuries while aboard vessels, oil platforms, and even in port. Back injuries are caused by many different types of activities and occupations. If you or someone you love has suffered a back injury as a seaman, you have rights under the Jones Act and under general maritime law that may offer you the opportunity to seek financial compensation.

At Arnold & Itkin LLP, our team helps individuals all across the nation and in navigable waters seek compensation for catastrophic injuries that occurred while at work. Some of the most common injuries associated with back injuries include head injuries, neck injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Injuries to an individual's back can range in severity, and can result in a lifelong disability if improperly cared for.

Causes of Back Injuries at Offshore Job Sites

Many types of accidents can lead to back injuries. In many back injury cases, however, no specific incident led directly to the injury in the back. Instead, the back injury is a result of continuous or repetitive heavy lifting associated with the duties a seaman performs on a daily basis. For incidents involving repetitive motion leading to an injury, a person may be entitled to compensation through their employer's workers' compensation insurance.

Other causes of back injury can also include falls, such as slipping on a slippery surface, tripping over unstable machinery or equipment, or falling from a height on an oil rig or vessel. A falling object can also cause a person to suffer a serious, crushing back injury. If a back injury is severe enough, it can even cause damage to the muscles surrounding the spinal column or back, or even damage the spinal cord, risking paralysis.

Contact an offshore injury lawyer today!

When you choose to work with the team at Arnold & Itkin LLP, you automatically receive some of the nation's highest quality legal representation. In just a few short years, the team has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients who have been injured in all types of accidents. Additionally, the team represented 27 members of the crew of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. If you or someone you love has suffered serious or fatal injuries in an offshore accident, immediately call our law firm. We can provide you with information as to your rights and how you can maximize your settlement or file for workers' compensation.

Contact an offshore injury attorney at our firm today to learn more about your rights as a seaman after sustaining a serious back injury.