Spinal Cord Injury Representation in Miami

Board-Certified Maritime Counsel for Passengers, Crew Members & Families

Spinal cord injuries arising from cruise ship and maritime accidents require careful attention to the injured person’s status, governing law, and contractual filing terms. At Michael C. Black, P.A., we handle maritime personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury claims involving cruise passengers and maritime workers.

We have practiced admiralty law for more than 30 years since opening in 1995. Our legal team includes two Board-Certified Maritime Law Attorneys, and Michael C. Black holds Florida Bar Board Certification in Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Call (305) 964-8792 for a free, no-obligation consultation about a maritime spinal cord injury claim.

Legal Options for Maritime Spinal Cord Injury Claims

The applicable law depends on the injured person’s role and where the work or voyage took place. We evaluate those factors, the circumstances of the accident, and any contract governing the voyage or employment relationship before identifying potential remedies.

A passenger claim may address medical costs, future care, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. The losses available in an individual case depend on the evidence, applicable maritime law, and the effects of the injury.

Claims for Injured Seamen

The Jones Act gives qualifying seamen the right to sue an employer for negligence. A claim may involve unsafe working conditions, inadequate training, or other conduct that contributed to the injury, but worker status and fault must be evaluated based on the facts.

Maintenance and cure is a separate maritime obligation requiring a vessel owner to pay an injured seaman’s medical treatment and basic living expenses during recovery, regardless of fault. An injured seaman may also have an unseaworthiness claim when a vessel or its equipment wasn’t reasonably fit for its intended purpose.

Claims for Dockworkers & Harbor Workers

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act establishes a distinct compensation framework for qualifying dockworkers and harbor workers injured on or near navigable waters. Coverage isn’t determined by job title alone. The worker’s duties, work location, and circumstances of the accident all require review.

What Happens After You Contact Us

During the free consultation, we discuss what happened, explain the law that may apply, and outline your options. The consultation carries no cost or obligation, and we keep clients informed as the case develops. Our contact form is available if you prefer to send initial details online.

Once retained, we act promptly to:

• Preserve security footage
• Secure onboard incident reports
• Gather witness statements
• Review medical and maintenance records

Early evidence preservation can be particularly important when records are controlled by a cruise line, vessel owner, employer, or another maritime operator.

Call (305) 964-8792 for a free consultation with our maritime attorneys about your options.