Miami Jones Act Lawyer

Handling Jones Act Claims and Crew Member Accident Claims in Miami

Seamen are often in harm's way. The definition of a seaman includes deck hands, officers, cooks, waiters, engineers, cruise shop concessionaires and other crewmembers in the cruise or shipping industry.

These injuries can severely limit or prevent a crewmember from performing his or her normal responsibilities. If you were injured at work on or near a cruise ship, charter boat, barge, tanker, container ship or other seagoing vessel, a Jones Act lawyer from the Miami law firm of Michael C. Black, P.A., can help you understand your rights.

Our Florida attorney represents clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout the country with their Jones Act claims. Because Mr. Black is a Board Certified Maritime Lawyer, we can offer clients the expert counsel they need for their complex claims.

Collecting Maintenance and Cure Damages in Addition to Jones Act

Under the Jones Act of 1916, an employee may file a claim against his or her employer if the employer failed to provide a "seaworthy" vessel or if the employer's negligence directly resulted in the employee's accident and injury.

A crewmember can collect compensation for:

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Maintenance and Cure
• Other Damages

If you are injured, you are entitled to maintenance and cure benefits until you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). Your employer has a duty to provide you with room and board and the reasonable medical care needed - regardless of who is at fault. A successful Jones Act claims attorney can help you collect these damages.