Injured Crewmembers Lawyer

05/05/2026

How much time do you have to sue the cruise line you worked for?

Injured crew members generally have three years from the date of injury to file a claim under the Jones Act for negligence or unseaworthiness.

However, these deadlines can vary significantly based on where the ship is registered:

- Bermuda 🇧🇲 6 years
- Malta 🇲🇹 3 years
- Bahamas 🇧🇸 3 years
- Panama. 🇵🇦 1 to 3 years

Please be aware that while these statutory limits exist, individual employment contracts often impose shorter deadlines or specific requirements for arbitration.
Because your contract terms govern the rules of your potential claim, it is vital to have your specific employment agreement reviewed immediately.

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04/20/2026

If you are injured on a cruise ship , contact us today !
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04/18/2026

The ship’s medical staff is ignoring you?

Being isolated at sea while feeling that your medical condition is not being taken seriously is a stressful experience. As a maritime worker, you are protected by international conventions, primarily the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), which guarantees your right to medical care equivalent to what is provided on land.

If the ship’s medical staff is ignoring your concerns or providing inadequate treatment, please consider the following steps to protect your health and legal rights:

1. Insist on a "Duty Status" Form: The ship’s doctor must issue a report on your fitness for work. If you are unable to work, ask to be declared "Unfit for Duty." If you are assigned "Light Duty" but are still forced to perform strenuous tasks, this is a serious violation.

2. Establish a Paper Trail: This is the most critical step for your legal protection. Email the doctor and your supervisor (or HR/Crew Office) stating clearly that you are in pain, the current therapy is not working, and you require a specialist examination (such as an MRI or X-ray). Written proof of your request holds the medical staff accountable if your condition worsens.

3. Contact the Crew Office or HR Manager: If the Senior Doctor refuses to refer you for an examination on land, inform the Crew Office that you do not feel safe performing your duties and that diagnostics have been denied.

4. Utilize the Complaint Procedure: Every vessel must have an On-board Complaint Procedure. You have the right to file a formal complaint with the Master or directly with the company’s Designated Person Ashore (DPA).

5. Contact the Company Hotline: Most companies have established support systems and hotlines for reporting these types of issues.

6. Contact the ITF Union: If you are being pressured to work while injured, contact the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). They have inspectors in most major ports who can intervene on your behalf.

7. Consult a Maritime Law Attorney: Professional legal advice can help ensure your rights are fully protected and that you receive the care you deserve.

04/17/2026

As an injured crew member, it is important to understand how your medical reporting affects a potential case against the company.

There is a significant difference between reporting an injury only once versus reporting it multiple times until you receive a medical disembarkation.

If you complain to the ship's doctor only once and continue working until the end of your contract without further reports, the company may argue that your injury was not serious and that you were fully capable of performing your duties. This can negatively impact your case.

Conversely, reporting your injury and symptoms to the medical center consistently and multiple times builds a stronger record. Constant reporting demonstrates that the injury is serious and persists, especially if it eventually results in being sent home for medical treatment because you can no longer perform your duties.

Please remember that every visit to the medical center is recorded in your permanent medical file history.

04/11/2026

03/25/2026

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01/23/2026

Social Media Guidelines
If you are injured in an accident, what you post on social media can affect your personal injury case.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys will look for anything they can use to deny your claim or minimize your compensation.
You should consider deactivating any social media accounts for the duration of your case. Keep in mind that even if your social media is set to private,
the defense can still make a demand that you produce your social media.
Below, we outline social media best practices for individuals or families who have filed a personal injury claim against another individual or organization.
What are insurance adjusters and defense attorneys looking to examine?
• Public Information
⚫ Photos
• Timeline posts
• Stories
• Conversations
• Location Check-ins
DON'T:
DO:
Friends and Family
• Post photos of the accident.
• Post photos or updates of your injuries.
• Post about your general emotional or physical wellbeing. Post Information about your case or attorney.
• Post updates on your medical condition or treatment.
• Post arguments or replies about your case.
Respond to messages or accept requests from people you don't recognize or know well.
If you are uncertain about a post falling into any of the above categories, DON'T POST IT.
• Set any social media to private.
• Counsel your family members to exercise good judgment with their post, if the post in any way shape or form, relates to you.

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09/08/2025

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05/25/2025

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