Houston maritime lawyer Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin LLP settles fisherman's back injury case for $650,000

Houston maritime lawyer Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin LLP successfully reached a $650,000 settlement on behalf of a crab fisherman injured when a hydraulic system aboard his vessel malfunctioned, causing a crab pot to strike the fishermen. The fisherman suffered nonsurgical injuries to his lower back. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

Arnold & Itkin LLP obtains $600,000 for maritime worker in un-operated neck injury case

Arnold & Itkin LLP maritime lawyers Paul Skrabanek and Kurt Arnold obtained $600,000 on an un-operated neck case. Specifically, the plaintiff was working as a deckhand when he tripped and fell over a large hose lying in the middle of the deck. The plaintiff injured his neck as a result of the fall. The case was settled three months in advance of the trial setting and after only one deposition.

Arnold & Itkin LLP files case on behalf of injured Jones Act seaman against BP and MISWACO in Galveston County

Houston maritime lawyer Kurt Arnold filed a lawsuit on behalf of an injured Jones Act seaman from Cottonport, Louisiana. He was employed by MISWASCO and assigned to BP's THUNDERHORSE off the coast of Texas. He was injured on October 22, 2009 as a result of the decision by BP's order to fill tanks full of solid quick seal. As a result, he was injured and herniated 4 discs in his neck. Arnold & Itkin LLP Jones Act lawyers filed suit on his behalf in Galveston County.