Maritime Lawyer in Nicaragua

Hire the Nation’s Leading Maritime Attorneys if You Are a Crew Member Who Has Been Injured in a Maritime Accident in Nicaragua

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., headquartered in Miami, FL, are the nation’s leading cruise ship injury and accident lawyers. We have been fighting for the rights of injured passengers and crew for over 50 years. We are dedicated to helping our clients recover the compensation they deserve after accidents at sea which are caused by someone else’s negligence. With 19 attorneys in 7 offices nationwide — including our main Miami office — countless awards and accolades, and over $450 million (and counting) recovered for our clients since we first began the firm in 1971, it is no surprise that Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016, 5 of our attorneys named to “Best Lawyers”®, and 2 of our named partners recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty & Maritime Law by “Best Lawyers”.

As the largest nation in Central America, Nicaragua experiences heavy traffic year-round, especially traffic on its waterways. Bluefields is Nicaragua’s chief port, from which the nation’s main goods are transported, including seafood and hardwood. However, Nicaragua is home to several other marine ports and has seen a fair share of maritime accidents and crimes.

When the United Nations’ highest court extended Nicaragua’s territorial waters from the standard 12 miles to 25 miles, there was an uptick in Nicaragua based incidents at sea. Many foreign flagged vessels were seized and numerous crew members were arrested. As a result, United States authorities have issued warnings for U.S. vessels to avoid entering Nicaraguan waters. Nicaraguan waters are also notoriously popular drug smuggling routes, which can pose a risk for both commercial and passenger vessels sailing in Nicaraguan territorial seas.

Given the safety risk that navigating in Nicaraguan waters poses to both native and foreign travelers and seafarers, crimes and accidents on the high seas are not uncommon. Unfortunately, maritime law cases pertaining to accidents and injuries acquired in Central American nations like Nicaragua can be very complex. While there are many laws that protect injured crew members, cruise passengers, and boaters from incidents that occur in the United States, those who have been hurt in foreign waters should seek help from an experienced maritime attorney who understands the law as a Nicaragua vessel accident lawyer.

At our maritime law firm, we understand the intricacies that often surround maritime accident cases around the world and will help protect your rights—whether you suffered an injury while in the service of a commercial vessel or aboard a cruise ship or recreational watercraft.

How the Jones Act Can Protect Nicaraguan Seamen

Many maritime accidents are the result of a ship owner’s failure to provide a safe working environment for their crew. However, accidents don’t always occur on navigable waters. Many times, crew members suffer injuries on land, and victims may be entitled to protections under the Jones Act.

The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen who are injured while in the the service of a vessel, whether they were injured at sea or on land. Under the Jones Act, victims may be able to obtain damages for medical expenses, lost wages, disability, pain and suffering, and other matters. Although it is a U.S. law and protects U.S. seafarers, not many are aware of the fact that the Jones Act also protects foreign seafarers whose employers are based in the United States, even if the ships fly a foreign flag and the owners and employers are incorporated outside the U.S.

If you are a Nicaraguan native working aboard a ship or for a maritime company whose operations are based in the U.S., an experienced maritime lawyer can evaluate the circumstances surrounding your case and determine if you are eligible to file a claim under the Jones Act.

Contact Our Award Winning Maritime Lawyers for Help Today

Our lawyers helped shape the general maritime law regarding cruise ship and maritime accident claims, handling some of the country’s landmark injury cases. Several of our attorneys appear often as expert guests commenting about maritime and personal injury laws, as well as foreign hotel, resort, and cruise ship accident cases. Whether you are a crew member or cruise ship passenger, our legal team is here to help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to.

Our attorneys offer legal services to crew members, cruise passengers, and recreational vessel accident victims in Bluefields, León, and Managua. We also assist Nicaraguan natives who were injured while in the service of a maritime company based in the United States.

If you are a seafarer or crew member who suffered an accident in Nicaragua, and the oceangoing vessel’s negligence has contributed to your injuries, we will do everything possible to make them pay. We have over 200 years of combined experience fighting for victim’s rights. Get help from our dedicated maritime accident lawyers as soon as possible. Schedule your no-cost, risk-free consultation today and start to take back control of your life. You can reach us through our secured contact form or by phone at 877–233–1238 to schedule your case evaluation with our reputable maritime injury attorneys.