Attorney Trent Shelton

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, and Trent Shelton reached a $9,500,000 settlement on behalf of an injured oilfield worker. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury and needed surgeries on his back and neck due to being struck in the head by a pipe that blew off a piece of oilfield equipment. We took 35 depositions, and the defendants then chose to settle instead of facing us at trial. This settlement ensures our client will get the best medical care and that his wife and kids are taken care of for the rest of their lives.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Trent Shelton reached a $2 million settlement on behalf of a senior toolpusher who sustained severe back injuries using a hands-free device while working offshore. Our client was using a device that the company required; however, it did not conduct any training or research before requiring it. In addition, the company did not properly train the crewmembers on its use. Our team faced numerous obstacles throughout litigation, but in the end, we were able to hold the defendant accountable.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Trent Shelton overcame numerous obstacles to help our client, a senior toolpusher, find justice after sustaining a life-changing injury offshore. The defendant in this case required our client to use a hands-free device without first implementing appropriate training and research into the equipment, ultimately causing our client to sustain a severe back injury that has rendered him permanently unable to provide for his family. Despite various motions filed by the defendant and bankruptcy filings, our attorneys were able to hold the defendant accountable. We are proud to have secured our client’s future with this significant settlement.

Our client’s daughter lost her life because of a product that was designed and marketed with defects. The family came to Arnold & Itkin for help, and attorneys Jason Itkin and Trent Shelton headed the case. After years of litigation, we forced the defendant to accept responsibility and settle for $2 million. We are proud to have helped this family get answers and see justice served.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Trent Shelton represented a worker severely injured after being crushed against a roller machine. The accident resulted from his employer’s negligence, but they still took a hard stance that they wouldn’t pay more than $750,000. Despite that, and after a long-fought battle, the case settled for $1.45 million two weeks before arbitration was set to begin.

When a vessel owner failed to adequately prepare the workspace for a longshoreman, this resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. Attorneys at Arnold & Itkin had to litigate for two years before the vessel owner would concede liability. Our firm is honored to have been able to win this case for our deserving client, securing a $1,300,000 result to help him rebuild and move forward.

After a long-fought battle, Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, and Trent Shelton obtained justice on behalf of an injured railroad worker. Our client suffered a concussion and required a two-level cervical fusion after another employee operating a piece of railroad equipment collided with his vehicle. The defendants attempted to hide behind the law for more than two years following the accident—trying to bar the lawsuit by claiming that they were not a FELA employer. They offered a settlement of only $130,000. Despite these challenges, we continued to fight for our client and ultimately reached a $1.25 million settlement.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Trent Shelton represented a Chief Electronics Officer who was injured while working on a drill ship offshore. His employer disregarded numerous safety policies and procedures designed to prevent such incidents; in the end, he turned to our law firm for help. Throughout the course of the case, we took many depositions and successfully reached a $1.1 million settlement before trial.

Arnold & Itkin secured a $1 million settlement for an oil field worker who suffered chemical burns when brine water spewed from a well. Although safety measures were installed to protect workers, the company man in charge of the site prevented the workover crew from using them, leading to our client's injuries. Through extensive legal work, including depositions and motions, we held the company accountable for their negligence and ensured our client received the compensation he rightfully deserved.