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National Maritime Attorneys
Kirkendall Dwyer LLP Represents Maritime Workers Nationwide
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Respected Maritime Attorneys
Kirkendall Dwyer LLP Represents Maritime Workers Nationwide
Here in the Gulf Coast, we have a concentration of oil and gas industry operations providing employment to a large number of residents in areas adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. These maritime workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions and may suffer injuries as a result. Gulf Coast maritime workers may have cause for legal action based on the circumstances and conditions surrounding their accident and injury.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a maritime or offshore accident, know that you may have rights to compensation for your injuries and trauma related to the accident. Before accepting settlement payments or even discussing the matter with your employer’s insurance company, you should consult with an experienced maritime or offshore injury lawyer from our firm.
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Hiring the right maritime lawyer
Having the right maritime lawyer on your side can make the difference between receiving what you truly deserve and receiving what the insurance companies think you deserve. Many times, maritime and offshore injury cases are settled out of court, before trial, but litigation is often necessary for proper resolution. Kirkendall Dwyer LLP prepares for litigation from the outset to ensure that we are fully prepared for any situation that may present during the course of handling your case. For further information on maritime & offshore injury related claims and cases, please review the practice area summaries below.
After you have browsed the information on our website, we hope that you will give us a call. You deserve immediate answers, and that is what you will get when you contact our offshore injury lawyers. Your case review costs you nothing. In fact, we don’t receive a dime until you receive your compensation. Contact us today.
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Every maritime accident is unique
Be it boat, oil rig, or cruise line. Learn about the legal intricacies involved in each.
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Admiralty Law
Admiralty law deals with the application of law to events that occur in navigable waters. This generally includes events occurring in oceans, large lakes or rivers that can be used for commercial purposes.
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Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Rights
The federal LHWCA (Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act) allows longshoremen and harbor workers to recover medical costs and two-thirds of their average weekly wages during periods of disability as a result of injury on the job.
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Jones Act Claims
Seamen, harbor workers, merchant mariners or other individuals working on or to support a water-going vessel are at risk of injury each day on the job. The federal Jones Act affords rights to these workers in addition to traditional workers’ compensation protection.
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Maritime Injury
Maritime law is different from general state liability law, and there are traps for the unseasoned maritime lawyer. Receiving experienced, proper legal guidance in the area of maritime injury is essential.
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Wrongful Death
In the worst case scenario, a maritime worker is killed while on the job. This is a shocking and tragic event that can leave family helpless and terrified of the future. There are many avenues of recovery when a maritime worker is killed on the job.
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Injury in Foreign Waters
Maritime workers injured while working overseas have the right to receive compensation for their injuries. We can protect your right to receive proper medical treatment as well as compensation.
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Offshore Accidents
If you or a loved one was injured in an offshore accident involving an offshore drilling rig, a tug boat, barge, shrimp boat, or fishing boat, you may be entitled to receive compensation under the Jones Act or other maritime laws.
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Seaman Injury Cases
Seamen who are injured or become ill while on service of their vessel have the right to receive free medical care, food and shelter. In addition to these rights, they are entitled to much more which can be found listed in our seaman injury cases section.
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Victim’s Medical Rights
Victims of maritime accidents have rights to medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering. Make sure you are aware of your rights in the event of an injury.
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Mr. Dwyer was very effiecient, informative, and caring in his approach to my personal injury case. He had great communication skills and met all my expectations.
-Jeanne McIntosh Stapleton
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About Us
Kirkendall Dwyer LLP – Personal Injury Law Firm
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Alexander Dwyer
Personal Injury Attorney
A seventh generation Texan and an accomplished Houston personal injury attorney, Alexander Dwyer advocates on behalf of his clients with a combined skill and detailed understanding of the law and relevant industry practices necessary to achieve successful results.
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Andrew Kirkendall
Personal Injury Attorney
Andrew Kirkendall is a personal injury attorney practicing law in Dallas, Texas. He began his legal career at the litigation boutique McKool Smith in Dallas, where he represented a Fortune 500 company in a contract dispute, represented a CEO in an employment dispute, and advised companies regarding trademark issues.
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