With the port in New Orleans and many offshore platforms, rigs and vessels servicing oil fields off the coast of Louisiana, HHKC has handled a broad range of claims for serious personal injury or death involving admiralty, maritime or offshore litigation. Since recovery in these cases is often determined by admiralty law, federal statute or state law, our maritime attorneys carefully investigate each claim to maximize recovery under the Jones Act (seamen), General Maritime Law, Longshoreman and Harborworker Act, and local state law. Our successful representative cases include:

• $19,500,000.00 total recovery for derrickhand paralyzed when chicksan joint fell and broke his back.
• $8,000,000.00 total recovery when monkey board broke and crushed Drilling Superintendent, resulting in paralysis.
• $2,350,000.00 total recovery for food poisoning on rig that resulted in 20 surgeries.
• $1,945,000.00 verdict for longshoreman injured because cargo shifted, causing leg amputation.
• $1,358,646.00 verdict when derrickhand dies because drilling company failed to promptly treat illness.

Many people are seriously injured each year on the water. There are also many contract disputes or issues occurring on the water. HHKC has experienced maritime and admiralty lawyers that can help you. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge in admiralty and maritime laws. They also have experience representing those who have been involved in an offshore injury. HHKC is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you or a loved one would like to request more information from one of HHKC’s maritime or admiralty attorneys who can help concerning a maritime or offshore personal injury claim, click here.