of Experience
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Miami Maritime and Admiralty Law Attorneys
At Holzberg Legal, we bring over 40 years of experience to admiralty and maritime law cases. Located in Miami, the global hub of the maritime industry, we proudly represent clients from around the world who have been injured on navigable waters, including oceans, rivers, and waterways leading to the sea. Whether you’re a passenger, crew member, or maritime worker, our firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve.
What Is Admiralty and Maritime Law?
Admiralty and maritime law governs legal matters that arise on navigable waters—any body of water that connects to the ocean, including rivers, bays, and seas. These laws apply to passengers, crew members, and maritime workers, offering specific protections and legal remedies depending on the individual’s status.
Why Choose Holzberg Legal?
As a premier Miami maritime law firm, Holzberg Legal has successfully represented clients worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and beyond. Miami’s strategic position as a gateway to the global maritime industry gives us a unique advantage in handling cases involving major cruise lines and maritime companies headquartered in South Florida, such as:
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Royal Caribbean Cruises
- Celebrity Cruises
- MSC Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Lines
- Princess Cruises
- Disney Cruise Lines
- Azamara Cruise Lines
- Costa Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
- Holland America Line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Our team has extensive experience navigating the complexities of federal maritime law and the Jones Act, ensuring your case is handled with the expertise it deserves.
We Handle All Types of Maritime Cases
If you’ve been injured on navigable waters or in a maritime-related incident, we are here to help. Our areas of expertise include:
- Cruise Ship Accidents: Injuries to passengers or crew members.
- Boating Accidents: Recreational boat and yacht incidents.
- Jet Ski Accidents
- Diving and Ferry Disasters
- Commercial Shipping Injuries
- Fishing Vessel Accidents
- Oil Rig and Coastal Damage Cases
- Collisions and Allisions (Striking Fixed Objects)
- Pier, Dock, and Marina Injuries
- Wrongful Death at Sea: Pursued under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA).
Global Representation Across the World
Holzberg Legal has represented clients from around the globe, including:
- North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
- Caribbean: Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia
- Central America: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador
- South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina
- Europe: Spain, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Finland, Austria, Lithuania, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey
- Middle East and Asia: Israel, Russia, India, Japan, Dubai, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
- Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Oceania: Australia
Our global reach and in-depth knowledge of maritime law allow us to fight tirelessly for justice, no matter where the incident occurred.
Protecting the Rights of Maritime Workers
Crew members and seamen injured on the job are entitled to compensation under federal law. Holzberg Legal represents maritime workers, including those on cruise ships, commercial vessels, tugboats, barges, and oil rigs. The Jones Act provides injured seamen with:
- Maintenance and Cure: Coverage for wages, housing, food, medical care, and rehabilitation while recovering.
- Negligence and Unseaworthiness Claims: Compensation for injuries caused by unsafe conditions or negligence.
Longshore and harbor workers are also protected under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), providing legal remedies for injuries or wrongful death.
Contact an Experienced Miami Maritime Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a cruise ship accident, boating incident, or any maritime-related case, call Holzberg Legal for a FREE consultation with an experienced maritime lawyer.
📞 Call us at (305) 668-6410
Let us put our four decades of experience to work for you.