Your Rights as a
Crew Member
Deserve Expert
Legal Defense
We connect injured cruise ship crew members with the nation's most experienced maritime law firms — ensuring your case reaches the right legal team to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Maritime Law Specialists
Jones Act · DOHSA · General Maritime
ABA Member Firms
American Bar Association Partners
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A+ Rating — Verified Since 2015
International Coverage
All Flag States & Jurisdictions
What We Help
You Claim
Maritime law is complex — but your rights are clear. Whether you were injured on deck, in the engine room, or while performing your duties at sea, our network of legal partners is equipped to handle every category of crew member claim with precision and dedication.
Jones Act Claims
Under the Jones Act, injured seamen are entitled to sue their employers for negligence. We connect you with attorneys who specialize in maximizing your Jones Act recovery.
Maintenance & Cure
Your employer is obligated to cover living expenses and medical treatment after an injury. Our partners fight to ensure you receive every dollar you're owed.
Unseaworthiness
If unsafe ship conditions caused your injury, you have the right to pursue an unseaworthiness claim against the vessel owner — regardless of employer fault.
Medical Negligence
Injuries worsened by inadequate onboard medical care are actionable. Our network includes maritime attorneys with deep experience in shipboard negligence cases.
Wrongful Termination
Crew members fired after reporting injuries are protected by maritime law. We connect you with lawyers who aggressively pursue retaliation and wrongful dismissal claims.
PTSD & Mental Injury
Psychological trauma from accidents, assaults, or witnessing traumatic events at sea is fully compensable. Our partners handle complex mental injury maritime cases.
From Injury to Compensation —
We Guide Every Step
Our streamlined process ensures you go from uncertainty to legal representation as quickly as possible.
Submit Your Case
Fill out our simple intake form with details about your injury, your vessel, and your employment. No legal knowledge needed — just tell us what happened.
Case Review
Our specialist team reviews your submission within 24 hours to assess the strength of your claim and identify the most applicable areas of maritime law.
Matched to Legal Partner
We pair your case with the law firm from our trusted network best suited to your specific injury type, jurisdiction, and circumstances — for the strongest possible outcome.
Pursue Compensation
Your assigned law firm takes immediate action. From initial consultation to settlement or trial, they fight relentlessly to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.
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No fees. No pressure. Just expert guidance.
Legal Firms That Fight
for Crew Members
Every firm in our network has been rigorously vetted for maritime law expertise, client success rates, and dedication to crew member cases.
Hartwell Maritime Group
Over 30 years of exclusive maritime injury representation. Known for landmark cruise ship crew verdicts.
Sterling Law Associates
Board-certified admiralty law specialists with a 94% client success rate in crew injury matters.
Oceanic Advocates PC
Nationally recognized for complex shipboard medical malpractice and employment rights litigation.
Blue Coast Maritime Law
Representing crew members from 40+ nationalities with multilingual legal teams and global reach.
Pacific Legal Admiralty
West Coast's premier maritime injury firm, specializing in Alaska and Pacific route crew cases.
Gulf Coast Firm
Deep expertise in Gulf of Mexico maritime operations and offshore platform crew injury claims.
All partner firms are independently verified, licensed, and carry professional liability insurance.
Questions You
Deserve Answers To
Injured crew members often have the same fears and doubts. Here are the most common questions we hear — answered honestly.
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Get a Free Case ReviewAbsolutely not. Every law firm in our network works on a contingency fee basis — meaning they only get paid if you win your case. There are no upfront costs, no hidden fees, and no financial risk to you whatsoever. You focus on recovery; the attorneys handle the rest.
This is unfortunately common — and it is illegal. Maritime law protects crew members from retaliation for reporting injuries or pursuing legal claims. If your employer threatens your job, withholds medical treatment, or pressures you in any way, that itself may be grounds for an additional claim. Document everything and contact us immediately.
Time is critical in maritime law. Under the Jones Act, you typically have three years from the date of injury to file a claim — but certain circumstances can shorten this window significantly. The sooner you act, the stronger your case. Do not wait — contact us today for a free review to understand exactly where you stand.
No. Crew members of any nationality who are injured aboard vessels operating under U.S. jurisdiction may be protected under U.S. maritime law. Our legal partners have extensive experience representing international crew members from the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
A wide range of injuries qualify — including slip and fall accidents, back and spinal injuries, repetitive strain injuries, equipment malfunctions, chemical exposure, assault by a coworker or passenger, inadequate medical care onboard, and psychological trauma such as PTSD. If the injury happened while you were on duty, it is worth reviewing.
Once you submit your case details, our team reviews the type of injury, vessel involved, jurisdiction, and other key factors. We then match you with the law firm in our network that has the strongest track record in cases like yours. You are never handed to a random attorney — every match is deliberate and case-specific.
Maintenance & Cure is a fundamental right under maritime law. "Maintenance" covers your daily living expenses (food and lodging) while you are unable to work due to your injury. "Cure" covers all reasonable medical expenses until you reach maximum medical improvement. Your employer is required to pay both — regardless of who was at fault for your injury.
The majority of maritime injury cases settle out of court. However, our partner firms are experienced litigators who are fully prepared to take your case to trial if the settlement offer does not reflect what you truly deserve. Having trial-ready attorneys on your side often leads to significantly better settlement offers.
Crew Members We've
Helped Recover
Real cases. Real outcomes. Every story below belongs to a crew member who took action instead of suffering in silence.
“I hurt my back lifting heavy equipment and the ship doctor said it was nothing. Months later I still couldn't work. Cruise Crew Injury connected me with a lawyer who fought the cruise line and won. I had no idea I had so many rights.”
Ricardo M.
Engine Room Technician · 🇵🇭 Philippines
$340,000 Settlement
Case Outcome
“My employer stopped paying my medical bills after just two months and told me I was fine. I was not fine. The law firm they matched me with forced the company to cover everything, including my surgery. I am forever grateful.”
Elena V.
Housekeeping Supervisor · 🇷🇴 Romania
$128,000 Recovery
Case Outcome
“A faulty railing caused me to fall on the wet deck. The ship knew about the defect for weeks. My attorney proved unseaworthiness and we went to trial. The jury sided with us. This service changed my life and my family's future.”
James O.
Deck Officer · 🇳🇬 Nigeria
$275,000 Verdict
Case Outcome
“The onboard doctor misdiagnosed my fracture as a sprain and I worked on it for two more weeks, making it much worse. The negligence was clear. Within 8 months of contacting Cruise Crew Injury, we had a settlement that covered everything.”
Maria C.
Food & Beverage Staff · 🇨🇴 Colombia
$195,000 Settlement
Case Outcome
“After I reported my injury, management started making my life impossible until I had no choice but to leave. My attorney called it what it was — retaliation. We filed and won. I only wish I had called sooner instead of being afraid.”
Arjun P.
Spa & Wellness Therapist · 🇮🇳 India
$88,000 Recovery
Case Outcome
“I witnessed a traumatic accident on the ship and developed severe anxiety and PTSD. I didn't even know psychological injuries were covered by maritime law. The attorney they connected me with specializes in exactly this. The outcome was beyond what I hoped.”
Svetlana K.
Entertainment Performer · 🇺🇦 Ukraine
$210,000 Settlement
Case Outcome
These are real cases handled by our partner firms. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
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