Miami Maritime Lawyer

Admiralty and maritime law is a specific area of law that pertains to boats, ships, and other watercraft situated on navigable waterways. That is, there has to be access to open water, as opposed to contained bodies of water, such as a man-made lake. The experienced Miami maritime lawyer at Michael F. Guilford, P.A. has years of legal experience in handling admiralty and maritime cases.

I devote much of my attention to this area of law, so I can provide specially tailored representation to both passengers and crew members who have experienced injuries aboard a vessel.

Though my representation capabilities far outweigh this list, I generally handle the following types of watercraft-related cases:

• Boat Accidents
• Boat Workers Compensation Claims
• Catastrophic Injury
• Cruise Ship Assault
• Diving & Recreational Boating Accidents
• Dock & Pier Accidents
• Passenger Claims
• Seamen & Crew Claims
• Yacht Crew Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Jones Act and General Maritime Law of the United States protections

I stand by my clients throughout the entirety of the case. I effectively pursue compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering, if necessary.

Florida Boat Injury Video FAQs

• Are commercial fishermen covered by the Jones Act?
• Are punitive damages available in Florida boating accident cases?
• Are punitive damages available in Florida yacht accident cases?
• Are there limits on damages in Florida cruise ship injury cases?
• Are there limits on damages in Florida yacht accident cases?
• Are there time limits to file my Florida cruise ship accident lawsuit?
• Are there time limits to sue for injuries in a Florida boating accident case?
• Are there time limits to sue for injuries in a Florida yacht accident case?
• Are witnesses important in Florida cruise ship injury cases?
• Can I be found to have been partially at-fault for my injuries caused by a Florida cruise ship accident?
• Can I file a lawsuit against the cruise line in a court near my home?
• Do boating accidents only include boats?
• Do I have to prove my employer was negligent in my Jones Act case?
• Do I need an attorney to represent me if I am hurt on a cruise ship or can I try to settle the case on my own?
• Does an accident report have to be filled out at the time of the fall?
• How long will it take to settle my Florida boating accident case?
• How much will an attorney charge to evaluate my boat accident lawsuit?
• How quickly should I contact an attorney in a Florida cruise ship accident case?
• If I am injured on a cruise ship, what type of damages can I claim?
• If I am injured on a vessel will I have to repay my employer for medical treatment from my settlement?
• If I suffer an offshore injury, am I required to see only company doctors?
• If my cruise ship accident happened on a lake, what law will apply to my claim, state law or federal maritime law?
• Is the employer liable for injuries on a shrimp boat?
• Is there a cap on damages in my maritime case?
• Should I give a statement to an adjuster if I have a maritime injury?
• What are my rights if I am injured on a foreign flagged vessel?
• What are unearned wages?
• What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Florida boating accident case?
• What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Florida cruise ship injury case?
• What happens if I trip and fall during the cruise or while I am getting on or off the ship?
• What happens when a cruise ship employee is injured on the job?
• What if I do not have medical insurance and am concerned about my medical expenses?
• What is a Jones Act seaman?
• What is a maintenance and cure claim?
• What is an unseaworthiness claim?
• What is maximum cure or maximum medical improvement?
• What is the difference between Jones Act Claims and Longshore Claims?
• What is the difference between the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Jones Act?
• What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)?
• What is the statute of limitations under the Jones Act for injuries at sea?
• What kind of benefits are provided under Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)?
• What law applies to cruise line injuries?
• What should I look for in hiring an attorney to represent me in my Florida cruise ship accident case?
• What type of evidence will I need to prove my Florida boating accident case?
• What type of information should I collect if I am involved in a boating accident?
• What will the defendant argue against me in my Florida cruise ship injury case?
• Where can I file my lawsuit against the cruise line for my cruise ship injury?
• Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a Florida cruise ship accident case?
• Will I have to testify in court for my Florida boating accident case?
• Will I need expert witnesses for my Florida cruise accident case?

Contact An Experienced Miami Maritime Lawyer Today

Contact an experienced Miami maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Michael F. Guilford, P.A., today to discuss your case during a free initial consultation. Call 866-473-2636. Flexible appointment times are available. I will not be intimidated and will aggressively seek compensation for any injuries you have sustained.