Maritime Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured or tragically killed in a maritime accident or while working offshore, we want to help you collect the compensation you deserve. Act now to protect your legal rights. Contact our dedicated maritime accident lawyer at Morrow & Sheppard LLP for a free, confidential consultation.
- Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients
- Hundreds of Cases Won in Excess of $1 Billion
- Help With All Types of Maritime and Offshore Injuries
- A Track Record of Success
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When the insurance company calls, do not speak to them! They are after their own interests, and it can hurt your case. Act now to protect your legal rights.
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No Fee Unless We Win
At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, we understand the hardships of trying to heal and make sense of an accident. That is why we work on a contingency fee basis, which means no fee unless we win the case. Our fee is a percentage of the verdict or settlement we obtain for you.
Who Our Maritime Accident Attorneys Represent
Our maritime accident attorneys at Morrow & Sheppard represent clients and families affected by all types of maritime accidents. These include tanker and ship accidents, offshore accidents on drilling rigs and platforms, and vessel accidents on everything from tugboats to barges to pleasure crafts. Many of these maritime cases are covered by the Jones Act, Longshore Act, General Maritime Law, or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA).
Some of the specific types of maritime workers we represent include:
- Drilling rig workers
- Workers onboard vessels at sea
- Platform workers
- Barge, crew boat, and tugboat workers
About Maritime Accident Claims
Seeking compensation for injuries involving a maritime accident is not like pursuing other personal injury or workers’ compensation claims. There are special laws that apply and there are many other unique factors that require the involvement of an experienced maritime accident attorney.
At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, a substantial portion of our practice focuses on representing injured maritime workers and their families in Texas and Louisiana. To put experience on your side, contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation today!
Common injuries that occur offshore or on the high seas:
- Slips and falls
- Capsized vessels
- Basket transfer injuries
- Collisions with rig floor equipment
- Crane and hoisting equipment injuries
- Dropped objects
- Equipment pinches and severed limbs
- Explosions and fires
- Falls from height
- Broken bones
- Helicopter crashes
- Lifting injuries
Common causes of accidents that can occur offshore or on the high seas:
- Negligence and gross negligence
- Failure to follow company safety procedures
- Failure to follow industry regulations
- Lack of training of employees
- Lack of supervision of employees
- Lack of information given to employees
- Defective equipment and machinery
- Rushing the work
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Maritime Law Attorney
Nick Morrow and John D. Sheppard are experienced maritime accident lawyers who are committed to helping maritime workers and their families seek justice and secure maximum compensation for their losses. If you have been injured or lost a loved one, we will stand up for your rights and take on the big maritime companies that are responsible. We will fight to make sure you receive top dollar. To schedule a free, confidential consultation about your claim, call our maritime law offices at (800) 489-2216 today.
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