Texas’ Premier Offshore Injury Law Firm

We’ve Won the Largest Results in Maritime History

“It's important that you get a maritime lawyer that tries cases. It's important that you get a maritime lawyer that gets record results. Our firm has gotten the best results across the country consistently. No one can match our results in maritime cases.”
Kurt Arnold Founding Partner
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Texas Maritime Lawyers

Texas Lawyers for Offshore Injury & Jones Act Cases


Maritime accidents often have profound and long-lasting effects, impacting not only the physical health of workers but also their ability to sustain their families and continue their professional lives. The nature of injuries in these accidents is frequently severe, resulting in life-altering consequences. These include hindrances in providing for families and challenges in returning to their previous occupations. In these critical times, the guidance of an experienced attorney becomes invaluable. If you're a worker affected by such an incident, you might be eligible for compensation. Our legal team is here to inform you of your rights and assist in navigating these complex matters.

More Than $20 Billion Won for the Injured

At Arnold & Itkin, our Texas maritime attorneys handle complex cases related to maritime law such as the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the Jones Act. Understanding the gravity of injuries sustained by offshore workers, we are committed to advocating for those whose lives have been profoundly impacted. 

Our track record speaks for itself. 

Arnold & Itkin has successfully won over $20 billion, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to securing the compensation and justice our clients deserve. Our approach is tailored to each client's situation, ensuring personalized legal strategies that align with their specific needs and objectives. Whether you have suffered an injury on a vessel, oil rig, or in a port, you can turn to our Texas maritime injury lawyers for the legal representation that you deserve. We can help review your case, advise you on your available legal options, and talk to you about your next steps.

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We Help Offshore Workers
Throughout Texas

With offices in Texas and Louisiana, our maritime lawyers are proud to help the injured throughout the nation, including workers who were working in foreign waters at the time of the incident. If you have been injured while working offshore, you should not hesitate to contact us. We have represented people from all 50 states.

Helpful Information for
Local Maritime Cases

The Most Accomplished, Most Trusted Maritime Attorneys

We've handled more
offshore injury cases
than any other law firm
in the country.

  • We’ve Won More Than $20 Billion for Our Clients

  • We’ve Helped Create, Write & Change Maritime Law

  • We Represented Over a Third of the Deepwater Horizon Crew

  • We Helped the Widows Following the Sinking of the El Faro Cargo Ship

  • We Negotiated the Largest Known Settlement for a Wrongful Death Offshore

  • We've Helped After Every Maritime Catastrophe in the Last 20 Years

Awards & Honors

  • Best Law Firms (2024)
  • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (2023)
  • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (2022)
  • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (2021)
  • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (2020)
  • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (2019)
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Super Lawyers
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
  • The Inner Circle of Advocates
  • NTL: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts

Media Mentions

  • CNN
  • Forbes
  • ABC
  • Wall Street Journal
  • USA Today
  • Reuters
  • CBS
  • NBC News
  • $8 Billion
    Top 3 Largest Jury Verdict in U.S. History
  • $2.25 Billion
    Record-Setting Victory Against Global Company
  • $860 Million
    History-Making Verdict Won After Fatal Accident
  • $557 Million
    Massive Verdict Won Against Union Pacific
  • $357 Million
    Largest Workplace Accident Settlement in Texas History
  • $222 Million
    Record-Breaking Verdict for Widow
  • $209 Million
    Verdict Won for Family of Victim of Fatal Virus
  • $205 Million
    Confidential Settlement Obtained for Numerous Clients
  • $193 Million
    Settlement Won for Victims of Pipeline Explosion
  • $177.5 Million
    Settlement for Workers Burned in Industrial Incident
  • $175 Million
    Landmark Verdict for Victims of Weed Killer
  • $171 Million
    One of the Largest Confidential Settlements in History
See All Our Victories

Meet Arnold
& Itkin

  • Founding Partner

    Kurt Arnold

    “We take the cases we must win because it’s the right thing—the ones we have to win. Even if it’s hard. Especially if it’s hard.
    Meet Kurt
  • Founding Partner

    Jason Itkin

    “People call me when something terrible has happened and they need help. It is personal to my clients, so it is personal to me. We have to win—no matter what.”
    Meet Jason

Get to Know The Team

We're a firm that
never stops fighting
for our clients.

Hear Our Clients’ Stories

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    “Just knowing they were going to do everything they could to make sure they find out the truth, to make sure we were taken care of for life. Just seeing that they actually cared and wanted the best for the families. They didn’t just think you were a number. They actually care.
    Tinisha Thomas El Faro Widow
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    “They’re unstoppable! They definitely have the experience you need. They're fighting for little people that can’t handle themselves when a giant comes. Almost like David and Goliath. It’s an amazing thing to see.”
    Shawn Thomas Workplace Explosion Victim
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    “I told him, “Kurt you’re my hero. You’re my knight in shining armor.” Because that’s how I feel toward him. He’s there to protect me, and I feel so safe. They are driven. They are aggressive. They will not quit for you. They will not give up for you. That’s what makes them special.”
    Mildred Solar Cortes El Faro Widow

Cases Our Law Firm Handles

At Arnold & Itkin, we have seen the level of devastation offshore accidents can cause. From explosions to dredging accidents, we've handled it all.

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