Justice for you...
     no matter where
                you may be.

Grossman law reaches across boundaries  & countries to bring justice to victims of cruise ship injuries.

A severe injury sustained while vacationing or working on a cruise ship can leave you angry and frustrated, struggling to recover physically and financially. Wouldn’t it be comforting to have an experienced maritime injury lawyer who cares as much about your case as you do?

Our attorneys believe there is no substitute for personal attention when you are in crisis. One of our chief priorities is to develop strong bonds with you to provide peace of mind. It is critical that your questions are answered in a timely fashion and that you always know the status of your case. We also ensure you understand the pros and cons of available options so you can make informed decisions.

Defense attorneys respect our knowledge and commitment to protecting our clients’ rights. They understand that our settlement offers are reasonable and based on solid facts and that we will advocate in court to ensure clients receive full compensation.

Florida Maritime Law...

Many people who suffer an injury at sea are covered by a special set of laws known as "maritime law." Maritime law applies to offshore laborers and other members of maritime industries, as well as passengers injured on cruises. It allows families to get compensation for accidents that cause serious injuries and wrongful deaths.

Cruise Ship Passenger Injuries...

More than 4 million passengers every year, or about 45% of the entire worldwide cruise industry's passengers, depart out of Miami, Port Everglades - Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral or Tampa.  The amount of revenue generated by the cruise industry is enormous.  With the profits of these cruise lines, comes the responsibility to provide a safe environment for its passengers.  This is not always a primary concern for some cruise lines.

If you have been injured while on a cruise ship, one of our cruise ship injury attorneys may be able to help you in receiving compensation for your injuries sustained while at sea. A passenger on a cruise who has sustained an injury may be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our maritime attorneys represent injured passengers as a result of cruise line negligence. Numerous cruise lines, such a Royal Caribbean and Carnival are based in Florida and injury claims must be brought in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) or Miami (Miami-Dade County). Our maritime attorneys handle cruise liability cases where passengers slip and fall on slippery floors, trip and fall, sustain finger amputations from heavy cruise ship doors, fall over inadequate balconies, and where innocent passengers are assaulted by cruise line employees or other passengers. Our maritime attorneys litigate and try cases against passengers who are raped or molested by cruise ship employees or passengers. We handle cases against all cruise lines based out of Florida.

Death on the High Seas Act....

Federal Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), 46. U.S.C. Appx. §§761-768, was enacted by Congress in 1920 and provided recovery for the death of any person “caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond a marine league (3 nautical miles) from the shore of any State…or the Territories or dependencies of the United States.  The Act provides that the decedent’s personal representative recovers “for the exclusive benefit of the decedent’s wife, husband, parent, child, or dependent relative.”  Damages under the Death on the High Seas Act include loss of care nurture and guidance, loss of financial support, loss of household services, medical expenses, and burial/funeral costs.

Jones Act...

The Jones Act (sometimes called the "Merchant Marine Act") applies to injuries caused by negligence that are suffered by sailors and other off-shore laborers. It gives the right to compensation for medical bills, loss of earning capacity, and any wages lost while recuperating. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury that has made you completely unable to work, you are entitled to lifelong compensation for treatments, therapies, and lost wages.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act covers a different group of maritime workers. The Jones Act covers seamen who work aboard seagoing vessels as part of the crew. This Act was passed by the federal government and was written to protect crews who work on any vessel that carries the U.S. flag. The Jones Act also applies to off-shore workers and crews of any vessel using an inland waterway. The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act, as the name implies, covers maritime workers who work on land; longshoremen, harbor workers, ship loaders, builders of ships over 55 tons, etc.

Of course, other laws can also apply to maritime injury cases. If a defective machine or other product was at fault, a Florida maritime lawyer can make a product liability claim. If your employer was not at fault, but another sub-contractor was, a third-party claim may necessary.