Morrow & Sheppard LLP

06/16/2026

Injured on the water and confused about your rights? You're not alone — and the law you fall under makes a huge difference in what you can recover.

Seamen, dockworkers, and land-based maritime employees are often covered by three very different systems: the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and state workers' comp.

Getting that classification wrong early can cost you significantly.Our latest article breaks down all three — who qualifies, what each one pays, and the overlap that traps a lot of injured workers.

👉 Read it here: https://www.morrowsheppard.com/blog/jones-act-longshore-act-workers-comp/

Hurt offshore or on the docks? Talk to us before you talk to the company. Free, confidential case evaluation.

Injured on the coast or a waterway? Find out if the Jones Act, Longshore Act, or workers' comp applies — and how it affects your settlement.

06/05/2026

Hurt working offshore, on a rig, crew boat, tug, or supply vessel? The first legal question is also the most important: Do you qualify as a "seaman" under the Jones Act?

It matters more than most people realize. A Jones Act seaman can recover full damages — medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering — plus maintenance and cure regardless of fault. A worker who gets misclassified can lose six- and seven-figure recoveries they're legally owed.

Our new guide explains, in plain English, how courts actually decide who qualifies — and the tactics companies use to deny it.

Read it here: https://www.morrowsheppard.com/blog/am-i-a-jones-act-seaman-how-courts-decide-whether-you-qualify/

Injured offshore? Call us anytime for a 100% free consultation: 800-489-2216

Are you a Jones Act seaman? Learn how the Chandris test and the Fifth Circuit's Sanchez factors decide if you qualify—and why it can mean millions.

06/05/2026

Hurt working offshore — on a rig, crew boat, tug, or supply vessel? The first legal question is also the most important: Do you qualify as a "seaman" under the Jones Act?

It matters more than most people realize. A Jones Act seaman can recover full damages — medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering — plus maintenance and cure regardless of fault. A worker who gets misclassified can lose six- and seven-figure recoveries they're legally owed.

Our new guide explains, in plain English, how courts actually decide who qualifies — and the tactics companies use to deny it.

Read it here: https://www.morrowsheppard.com/blog/am-i-a-jones-act-seaman-how-courts-decide-whether-you-qualify/

After a serious accident, companies and insurers act fast. Learn why consulting an attorney immediately protects your rights and evidence.

04/29/2026

We’re proud to announce that Nick Morrow has been recognized as a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

These organizations recognize attorneys who have achieved million and multi-million dollar recoveries for their clients.

Nick continues to fight for injured clients in cases involving truck accidents, workplace injuries, maritime claims, and other serious injury matters.

Congratulations, Nick!

📞 866-203-7416
🌐 www.MorrowSheppard.com

04/29/2026

$2,000,000 Settlement Secured

Our clients were involved in a commercial vehicle collision at an intersection when an opposing driver failed to stop and caused a crash.

The collision resulted in injuries requiring medical treatment. Liability was disputed, but the case was pushed forward toward trial and ultimately resolved.

Result: $2,000,000 settlement

We handle cases involving:
• Commercial vehicle accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Intersection collisions
• Failure to yield / failure to stop

📞 866-412-1353
🌐 www.MorrowSheppard.com

04/21/2026

$12.6 Million Settlement Secured

Case Type: Workplace accident / electrocution / fall from height

Our client, a sign installer, suffered severe electrocution injuries and burn injuries on the job.

Multiple defendants denied responsibility. The case was prepared for trial and proceeded through jury selection before settlement.

Result: $12,600,000 recovery

We handle serious injury cases involving:
• Workplace accidents
• Electrocution injuries
• Falls from height
• Industrial accidents

📞 866-412-1353
🌐 www.MorrowSheppard.com

04/10/2026

We’re proud to share that Nick Morrow has been selected to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®.

This distinction recognizes attorneys who handle complex, high-value cases and operate at the highest levels of litigation. Nick’s work continues to focus on serious injury matters, including maritime, railroad (FELA), explosion, oil industry and other high-stakes personal injury cases.

Well deserved recognition for the results, preparation, and advocacy he brings to every case.

🔗 View the full listing: https://www.top100highstakeslitigators.com/listing/nick-morrow/

02/03/2026

Serious 18-wheeler accidents are different from ordinary crashes. Trucking companies and their insurers often move quickly after an incident, and critical evidence can be lost if action isn’t taken early.

Learn how 18-wheeler cases actually work and why timing matters after a serious truck accident:
👉 https://www.morrowsheppard.com/practice-areas/18-wheeler-accident-lawyer/

01/20/2026

After a serious injury, timing matters. Evidence doesn’t preserve itself, and companies and insurers may begin working immediately to limit their exposure.

Here’s why speaking with an attorney early can make a real difference:
https://www.morrowsheppard.com/blog/consult-attorney-serious-injury/

12/17/2025

🚨 Texas FELA Settlement Announcement

Railroad worker injured in fall due to broken trailer door while loading rocks. After emergency care and spinal surgery, Attorneys Nick Morrow and Michael Null secured a $1.5M settlement in this FELA case.

Justice served! 💪