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Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, and Roland Christensen obtained a $193,000,000 settlement for two offshore workers injured by a pipeline explosion. One of the injured workers eventually succumbed to his injuries and sadly passed away. After being hired, Arnold & Itkin immediately mobilized—investigating the incident, collecting evidence, and taking numerous depositions of the key witnesses in the case. Our firm navigated the case through the unique aspects of maritime law. Our expertise in this area of the law ensured that it moved quickly toward trial, which the negligent companies wanted to avoid at all costs. Rather than face a jury verdict, the companies relented and paid a settlement that will take care of these families for generations to come. In addition to pushing the case toward trial, Arnold & Itkin also helped our clients get the best care and support after such a tragic event. It is truly our privilege to represent hard-working families like these when everything is on the line for them.

Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, and Roland Christensen obtained a $125,000,000 settlement for the widow of a dredge worker who had been severely burned in an offshore explosion. Arnold & Itkin spared no expense in aggressively collecting and evaluating the evidence. Our firm also quickly took the depositions of critical company witnesses to prepare the case for trial. We likewise helped our clients obtain excellent support after such a tragic event. The threat of a jury trial ultimately forced the defendants to pay a settlement that will take care of our client and her family from here forward. Arnold & Itkin takes immense pride in pursuing justice for its clients when circumstances are catastrophic.

Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, and Roland Christensen obtained a $68,000,000 settlement for a Texas offshore worker injured in a pipeline explosion. Arnold & Itkin ensured our client received impeccable care for his injuries and that his family was supported after the incident. At the same time, our firm began an aggressive investigation and pushed toward trial—collecting critical evidence and deposing every key witness in the case. The negligent defendants had no choice but to avoid trial and settle the case for an amount that changed our client’s and his family’s lives forever. Arnold & Itkin takes pride in being the preeminent maritime law firm in the United States and using that expertise to pursue justice for its clients when tragedy strikes.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Kyle Findley secured $40 million on behalf of three Jones Act seamen who suffered injuries during a vessel collision. As a result, the seamen were left unable to work and provide for their families. They looked to Arnold & Itkin for help. Using our maritime litigation skills, vast knowledge of the offshore industry, and numerous resources, we developed evidence to show the management failures that led to the vessel losing control—ultimately causing the collision.

After numerous depositions, we proved that the defendant’s management failures at the top level led to this tragic event. After proving the defendants were the sole cause, the defendants continued to minimize and deny the workers’ injuries. Our team continued to develop evidence proving that the clients’ injuries justified millions of dollars to ensure they received full and fair compensation. After several days of trial, our team secured a tremendous settlement on behalf of our clients, taking care of them for life.

Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Cory Itkin successfully secured a record settlement for a single family who tragically lost a loved one. It is the largest known settlement for a death that occurred offshore.

Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin resolved a Jones Act seaman case for $14 million two days before trial. Arnold & Itkin LLP represented the seaman after he suffered a head injury on the Hercules 15 inland barge. The Hercules 15 was located in Lake Washington, Louisiana at the time of the incident. Hercules employees tack welded a three foot pipe to the derrick and then forgot to remove it before starting drilling operations. The pipe was jarred loose and hit Plaintiff in the head. The case was filed in Galveston County Court in March 2008. The case was set for trial February 2, 2009. Hercules settled the entire case for $14 million on the eve of trial.

Arnold & Itkin's client was injured in an offshore accident, sustaining physical and psychological injuries. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin were able to obtain a settlement of $11.5 million for the client's continued care.

Kurt Arnold, Kyle Findley, and Cory Itkin secured $8,900,000 for an injured seaman. The client was working overseas on an offshore drilling vessel when he was hit in the head by heavy equipment. The attorneys discovered that several co-workers were at fault for the incident. As a result of the incident, the client had to undergo treatment with numerous doctors. Arnold & Itkin LLP used their vast resources and knowledge of maritime law to ensure that their client was taken care of for life.

Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Cory Itkin filed suit in Houston, Texas on behalf of an injured Louisiana steward. He was injured during an offshore accident that ultimately resulted in back surgery. His injuries prevented him from returning to work offshore. Plaintiff has initially consulted different lawyers that told the injured seaman that his case might be worth a few hundred thousand dollars. He then sought a second opinion from Arnold & Itkin LLP. After filing suit and extensive work, the case settled for $8 million before trial.

Arnold & Itkin LLP represented a Louisiana oilfield worker who suffered brain damage and memory loss after he fell through the grating on an offshore platform. The case involved several complex legal issues due to the nature of the injuries, number of defendants, and volume of medical records. The case proceeded to trial in October 2006. After jury selection began, the case was settled for $7.2 million. More than $4 million was received by the client, with $2.5 million of the net recovery invested in a structured fund to ensure the client's future needs would be met.

A client of Arnold & Itkin sustained traumatic injuries after an accident offshore, including bulging and herniated discs as well as complications associated with a concussion. By showing the severe impact his injuries had on his ability to live his life and do his job, attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin were able to secure a settlement of over $7.1 million dollars.

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Ben Bireley obtained a record settlement for a family who lost their loved offshore. The Defendants tried to force the family to accept pennies on the dollar for their tragic loss by delaying the case through arcane, maritime legal maneuvers and stalling on producing their internal documents and witnesses. By aggressively pushing the case through the Defendants’ delay, Arnold & Itkin reached a substantial settlement for the family that was many times more than Defendants’ initial offer.