Maritime Lawyer
A Maritime Lawyer specializes in Cruise Law and represents passengers and crew members hurt at sea usually due to accidents or assaults aboard cruise ships. This area of law is also referred to as Jones Act Law.
A Maritime Lawyer or Attorney can also advise cruise line employees regarding their rights for wages, medical treatment, and the full range of compensation available in the United States legal system. A Maritime Lawyer can advise whether injuries sustained aboard a ship are compensative, what law applies to the specific situation, and when a claim must be filed. A Maritime Attorney can also represent crew members that have a right to sue their employing cruise line for medical care, living expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disability.