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Florida Maritime Injury Lawyer

Nationwide Representation.

With Florida surrounded by water on all sides, there is no shortage of maritime injuries. It can be hard to find a law firm with the right qualifications and education necessary to take on maritime cases. 

That’s where George comes in – George Vourvoulias of The Maritime Injury Law Firm, based in New Orleans, has a Master of Laws degree in Maritime Law, known as an LL.M., and has represented maritime workers throughout Florida for 20 years.

George is dedicated to helping injured Florida maritime workers with jobs both onshore and offshore by helping them obtain the compensation they deserve for the injuries they sustained while on the clock.

You can read some of our maritime success stories here.

“If you need a maritime injury lawyer who knows his stuff, call George Vourvoulias. His plan worked and he was able to get a settlement that covered me for the rest of my life since I cannot work on boats anymore."
~ Nate Dugan, Deckhand
“If you need a maritime injury lawyer who knows his stuff, call George Vourvoulias. His plan worked and he was able to get a settlement that covered me for the rest of my life since I cannot work on boats anymore."
~ Nate Dugan, Deckhand

Maritime Law in Florida protects the rights of workers

If you are dealing with the aftermath of a maritime injury in Florida, here’s what you need to know.
1. Seamen and offshore workers in Florida qualify for protection under one of the following maritime laws:
  • The Jones Act, which entitles offshore workers to full compensation for their work-related injuries in addition to maintenance and cure;
  • The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), which entitles families of offshore workers to compensation in the event of a work-related death; or
  • The Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which entitles shipyard workers to financial compensation for their work-related injuries
2. Additionally, injured seamen and offshore workers may sue the owner of the vessel or the vessel itself for damages related to an unseaworthy condition.
3. Seamen and offshore workers may also sue their employer for damages related to the negligence of another member of the crew causing injury.
4. Lastly, seamen and offshore workers are entitled to periodic payments from their employer for any illness or injury sustained or manifested in service of the ship. These payments are known as “maintenance and cure.”

Common maritime accident injuries in Florida?

Injuries on vessels:

  • Cargo, tanker and container vessels injuries
  • Barge and tugboat injuries
  • Workboat accident injuries
  • Dive boat injuries
  • Transportation vessel injuries
  • Injuries Due to Defective Ship Equipment
  • Failure to Provide Prompt Medical Treatment
  • Accidents Due to Lifting and Pulling

Offshore injuries:

  • Offshore tool injuries
  • Offshore drilling rig injuries
  • Offshore lifting injuries

Other injuries:

  • Fixed platform injuries
  • Maritime gangway injuries
  • Inland marine injuries
  • Spine, neck and back injuries
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Explosion and burn injuries
  • Line and cable injuries
  • Slip/trip and Fall Accidents
  • Slippery Surfaces
  • Failing to Provide Safety Equipment
  • Failing to Monitor High Traffic Areas for Hazardous Conditions

Civilian injuries:

  • Cruise ship passenger personal injuries

Maritime injury in Florida?

George Vourvoulias can help

Maritime law is a distinct area of the law, and not all lawyers have experience in the field.

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout Florida, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

Maritime injury in Florida?

George Vourvoulias can help

Maritime law is a distinct area of the law, and not all lawyers have experience in the field.

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout Florida, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

Schedule a free and confidential consultation with The Maritime Injury Law Firm today

We know how dangerous work in the maritime industry can be -- both in Florida and across the United States. That’s why we dedicate our experience and resources in maritime law to making sure that you receive the full compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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