Houston-Based Attorneys Specializing in Dredge Accident Cases
When waterways and shipping channels in the Gulf region need to be deepened or widened, dredge crews answer the call. Dredging makes coastal and inland navigation possible for container ships and other large commercial vessels that carry cargo to and from ports around the world. Dredging is also an important aspect of the Gulf fishing economy, with dredges being used to catch and harvest oysters, clams and other shellfish throughout the region.
Unfortunately, this important work often puts deckhands and other dredge workers at risk for serious job-related injuries. At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, we help injured dredge workers claim just compensation for their losses. If you were injured while working on a dredge, we can help you enforce your rights under the Jones Act and win the compensation you deserve.
Common Injuries in Dredging Accidents
Dredging is dangerous work that can lead to a number of different types of injuries. From slippery decks to poor vessel maintenance and inadequate safety precautions, all types of issues can put dredge workers in the hospital and leave them unable to provide for their families. Dredge workers in the Gulf region often incur substantial medical bills and miss significant time from work due to injuries such as:
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns from fires and explosions
- Chemical burns and exposure injuries
- Equipment pinches and severed limbs
- Injuries from slips and falls
- Injuries from impacts with machinery and falling objects
- Joint injuries (including knee, elbow, hip and shoulder injuries)
- Near-drowning injuries
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
If you have been injured in a dredging accident, it is important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you need help finding a doctor, we can refer you to a specialist who can treat your injuries.
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.
We Can Help You Recover Just Compensation for Your Dredge Accident Injuries
If you have been injured at work, it is important to stand up for your legal rights. You could be entitled to significant financial compensation, and your employer is prohibited from retaliating against you for exercising your right to collect the money you need to recover from your injuries. At Morrow & Sheppard LLP, a Houston dredge accident lawyer will fight aggressively to make sure you win maximum compensation for your losses. To learn more, request a free consultation today.
Contact Morrow & Sheppard LLP for a Free Consultation Today
The dredge accident lawyers at Morrow & Sheppard LLP provide experienced, aggressive legal representation for dredge accident victims in the Houston area and throughout the Gulf region. If you would like to speak with an attorney about your rights, call (800) 489-2216 or contact us online for a free consultation.
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