At any given time, tens of thousands of maritime laborers are hard at work offshore. From the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the coastal regions of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi, offshore workers like you face dangerous, even life-threatening conditions each and every day. Unfortunately, the improper operation and maintenance of vessels, platforms and rigs leads to a staggering amount of accidents, injuries and deaths every year. Many of these on-the-job injuries and deaths could be avoided with the proper precautions. But unfortunately, too many maritime employers are focused almost entirely on profit and not on the safety and well-being of their employees.
If you have been injured offshore due to the negligence of your employer, supervisor or fellow co-worker, you may be entitled to much more than just your medical costs. The maritime lawyers at Fitts Zehl have the experience needed to ensure that your employer compensates you for your lost wages, pain and suffering and even future medical expenses. In the past two years alone, we have used this experience to recover over $150 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our injured clients.
Since December 2011 alone, the Maritime Accident Injury Lawyers at Fitts Zehl secured over $35 million in settlements and verdicts.
Whether you work on a vessel, barge, tanker, rig or platform, dangerous conditions and faulty equipment put your health and safety in jeopardy. The Maritime Lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP have the knowledge and experience needed to navigate the complexities of maritime law and hold negligent companies responsible for their conduct. Whether your claim falls under the Jones Act, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act or the Death on the High Seas Act, our lawyers will aggressively represent you and make sure that you are compensated for your injuries to the fullest extent under the law.
If you or a loved one was injured while working inland or offshore, contact one of the experienced Jones Act Lawyers at Fitts Zehl today for a free consultation by calling 1-800-993-4887 or through email by clicking here. We proudly represent injured offshore workers from across the nation including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
- Jones Act Injuries
- Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
- Death on the High Seas Act
- General Maritime Claims
