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Crew members and seafarers

Florida maintenance and cure attorney

No attorney's fee unless we recover for you

Free maintenance and cure evaluation

305-748-3789

By submitting, you authorize contact by phone or email about this request. A submission does not create representation, guarantee acceptance or stop any deadline. Do not rely on this form for emergencies.

Complete the maintenance and cure questionnaire

How we review your case

We look at what happened, the available records and the other side’s explanation. Then we discuss whether the evidence supports a claim. No outcome is guaranteed.

Every legal rule about notices, deadlines, maritime worker status, Jones Act, maintenance and cure, unseaworthiness, arbitration, longshore law or limitation of liability requires individual review of the facts and applicable law

What should I do after this incident or dispute?

  1. Address immediate safety and medical needs first.
  2. Preserve the actual vessel, ticket or employment records.
  3. Keep original photos, reports and witness contacts.
  4. Note uncertain dates and missing records.
  5. Request prompt individual review before relying on any deadline.

What records should I keep?

A guide to maintenance and cure

Frequently asked questions

What should I preserve for maintenance and cure?

Address immediate safety and medical needs first. Preserve the actual vessel, ticket or employment records. Keep original photos, reports and witness contacts. Note uncertain dates and missing records. Request prompt individual review before relying on any deadline.

Which details help review maintenance and cure?

Employer; Vessel; Position and duties; Country of residence (optional). Identify missing records or uncertain facts.

Does submitting create representation?

No. Representation requires a signed written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.

How can I arrange a meeting?

Meetings by appointment only.

South Florida and statewide service

Serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and clients throughout Florida, including Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville. Based in Hollywood, Florida. Serving clients throughout Florida. Meetings by appointment only.

Complete the maintenance and cure questionnaire