Grossman Attorneys at Law

Under Florida law, the legal definition of “malpractice” refers to the misconduct or breach of performance duty of professional services (i.e., medicine) that results in loss or injury.

Our firm is unique in that we focus mainly on personal injury cases that involve catastrophic injuries including offshore and maritime injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. We also have a extensive experience handling defense base act claims for contractors and government employees who have been hurt working overseas.

When you are in an accident, it may be difficult to think rationally. What just happened likely left you in shock and desperate for help. However, to protect your legal rights, there are certain things you should, and should not, do after an accident. The best option is to call our injury law firm immediately so we can guide you to the next step and help you preserve all of your rights.

It costs you nothing to hire us. We know that times may be tough when you’re out of work, so we don’t charge anything until we win your case. Then you pay us an agreed-upon percentage of the settlement or award.

Since each maritime injury claim is different, it is impossible to provide general estimates as to how much your claim is worth. A maritime injury attorney can calculate the value of your claim after researching all of the facts and legal issues of your case.

There is no set timeline on when a maritime injury case will be resolved. Not only is every accident different, but so is every employer, state, and occupation. A variety of factors impact the time it takes, such as the complexity of the incident, the severity of your injuries, the damages being sought, and the cooperation of all parties. Maritime law has many procedural steps to follow at certain times, which may prolong the process. Even the court where your case is filed can have an impact, as some courts move more quickly than others. Most maritime injury claims settle out of court. However, if you are not satisfied with the amount your employer or the insurance company offers, we may prepare your case for trial. These cases will take longer than those that settle.

Under the Florida statute of limitations, you have two years to file a lawsuit from the discovery of the incident.

Yes. Maritime law differs significantly from land-based personal injury and employment law. For instance, the Jones Act allows you to sue a maritime employer while land-based employees covered by workers’ compensation can’t sue. You need a Florida offshore injury lawyer who understands the complicated nature of maritime law.

A dangerous maritime environment combined with heavy equipment and explosive chemicals creates the possibility of workplace accidents. From transportation to the workplace to dangerous conditions onsite, Florida offshore workplaces are riddled with potential hazards.