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Crewmember Injury Claims – Protecting Your Rights Under Maritime Law

Jones Act Seamen

At Holzberg Legal, we proudly represent crew members from all over the world who serve on:

  • Cruise ships and yachts
  • Commercial vessels and cargo ships
  • Tugboats, barges, and dredging boats
  • Oil rigs and offshore platforms
  • Ships sailing in intercoastal waters, rivers, and all navigable waters

If you have suffered a serious injury at sea or if your loved one has died due to negligence or unseaworthiness, you may be entitled to compensation under federal maritime law.


Your Rights Under the Jones Act

The Jones Act provides important legal protections for injured seamen, allowing them to seek compensation for:

1. Maintenance and Cure

  • Maintenance: Compensation for lost wages while unable to work.
  • Cure: Coverage for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery costs, including:
    • Surgery, therapy, and rehabilitation
    • Housing, food, and transportation to medical care
    • Medication and necessary medical procedures

If a cruise line or vessel owner unreasonably refuses or delays maintenance payment or repayment of cure benefits, we may be able to recover fees on your behalf.

2. Negligence & Unseaworthiness Claims

Under the Jones Act, an injured crew member can also recover damages if their injury was caused by:
Employer negligence – Lack of proper training, unsafe working conditions, or employer misconduct
Unseaworthiness – A defective or dangerous vessel that causes injury

At Holzberg Legal, we fight aggressively to ensure crew members receive the full compensation they are entitled to under the law.


Global Representation for Crew Members

For over 40 years, Glenn J. Holzberg, a Miami maritime attorney, has represented foreign seamen from across the world, including:

🌍 Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua
🌍 Czech Republic, France, Germany, GreeceItaly, Northern Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom
🌍 Australia, India, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Zimbabwe

Each cruise line employment contract includes Terms and Conditions that can significantly impact your legal rights. These contracts often:

  • Limit your ability to sue in U.S. courts
  • Require arbitration in a foreign country or under foreign law
  • Favor the cruise line and reduce your rights to fair compensation

It is critical to have an experienced Miami maritime attorney review your contract, defend your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.


Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) – Compensation for Families

If your loved one died while working at sea, the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) allows the spouse or dependent children to seek compensation. However, DOHSA claims have strict limitations and cruise lines often impose arbitration clauses that:

  • Eliminate your right to a jury trial
  • Restrict discovery and legal proceedings
  • Apply foreign laws that limit compensation

Given these legal barriers, it is essential to work with an experienced maritime lawyer who understands these contracts and can protect your family’s rights.


Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)

Longshore and harbor workers—including dockworkers, cargo handlers, and shipbuilders—are also entitled to compensation for injuries or wrongful death under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).

LHWCA claims involve complex rules and strict deadlines. Many general personal injury attorneys lack the necessary experience to handle these claims effectively.

🚢 At Holzberg Legal, we have decades of experience handling LHWCA claims and fighting for injured maritime workers.


40+ Years of Maritime Law Experience
Recognized as a Best Law Firm for Maritime & Personal Injury Cases
Proven Record of Winning Cases for Injured Crew Members
Aggressive Trial Preparation – We Fight for Maximum Compensation
Serving Clients Worldwide – Extensive Experience with Foreign Seamen & Arbitration Cases

If you have been injured while working at sea, don’t wait. Cruise lines and shipowners act quickly to limit your rights—you need an experienced attorney on your side.

📞 Call Holzberg Legal at (305) 668-6410 for a FREE Consultation

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