Our Award-Winning Maritime Lawyers have Decades of Experience Representing Injury Victims in New York

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Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., is the nation’s leading maritime law firm with a global reach and a dedicated staff of 16 attorneys to help New York residents and tourists with maritime-related injuries. When you’ve suffered a critical injury in an accident at sea or on other navigable waters, you may be entitled to restitution for your damages. The reputable New York Maritime lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. will do what it takes to recover the compensation that is rightfully yours.

Our firm was recently named “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report, and our lawyers have repeatedly been named to the Best Lawyers and Superlawyers, year after year. As the nation’s top maritime injury firms, our nationwide reach and years of collective experience could make all the difference in the outcome of your maritime injury claim. Contact our office today at 877-233-1238 to schedule your free consultation.

Meet Our Maritime Lawyers

Our team of 24 full-time maritime attorneys is ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. We strategically have offices in 7 states throughout the United States, so we can always assist you.

Charles R. Lipcon

Founder

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club Million Dollar Advocates Club

Jason R. Margulies

Named Partner

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers ® Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers

Michael A. Winkleman

Named Partner

Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms (US News) SuperLawyers Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida in 2017

Jacqueline Garcell Lewis

Senior Partner

Attorney

Maritime Worker Safety In The New York And New Jersey Harbor

The waters around New York support one of the busiest maritime economies in the country, and the workers who keep it running face real, documented risks on the job. Federal data on workplace fatalities in the region underscores just how important it is to understand your rights if you are hurt while working on or near the water.

Why Documentation Matters In This Region

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2024 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report for New Jersey found that transportation incidents were the leading cause of workplace deaths in the state, accounting for 43 percent of all fatal work injuries that year. Given the volume of vessel and cargo traffic moving through the greater New York harbor, maritime workers face many of the same risks reflected in this data.

If you were hurt while working aboard a vessel or on the docks, notify your employer in writing, keep copies of any incident reports, and speak with a maritime lawyer before agreeing to anything with your employer’s insurance company.

Filing A Maritime Case In New York

Maritime injury claims in New York can be particularly complex. Federal maritime laws regulate injuries and accidents that occur on navigable waters. However, the specific circumstances of your case will determine how you can recover the compensation you are entitled to. There are several potential options that may be available to you, such as:

Filing a claim through the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA)
Pursuing damages under the Jones Act
Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party

Not every maritime injury victim is the same. For example, crewmembers may have the right to damages under the Jones Act, the LHWCA, or a personal injury claim. Passengers may be able to maintain claims for a cruise ship operator’s negligence.

To find out which maritime claim options are most likely to produce a favorable outcome, do not hesitate to contact a maritime lawyer in New York to discuss the specific details of your case.

Common Maritime Injuries in New York

Maritime injuries can occur in a variety of accidents, events, and incidents. Some of the different types of maritime injury claims we see most often include:

Shipping Companies Operating Out Of New York

There are several shipping companies based in and operating out of the state of New York. Some of the most common include:

Quality One International Shipping
Atlantic Logistics
Hermes International Movers
American Shipping & Logistics Inc
Best 4 Shipping inc
Amerijet International
Guywillship
Mailzone Express
Baron Shipping
Dennis Shipping
Morgan Shipping
Global Shipping
NY International Shipping

What To Do If You Sustain An Injury At Sea

In the aftermath of a maritime accident in New York, it may not be clear what to do next. Thankfully, the following steps could help you increase your opportunities to get the most out of your maritime injury claim:

Start off by obtaining a medical evaluation. It is important to rule out any injuries that may not be visible to the naked eye and could become life-threatening if they are not treated. You can avoid the defendant arguing your injuries were not the result of a maritime accident by seeking medical attention immediately after the incident.
Next, you will need to notify your employer of your maritime injury. If you are a maritime employee hoping to recover Jones Act benefits or compensation through the LHWCA, notifying your employer is essential if you hope to be eligible for these benefits.
Do what you can to obtain powerful evidence needed to support your maritime injury claim. Take photographs of hazardous conditions that caused or contributed to your accident, as well as of your injuries and other transient conditions that need to be documented. Do not provide this information or evidence to your employer or the insurance company without going over it with your attorney first. You should always provide copies of these documents and evidence rather than the originals.
Reach out to a New York maritime attorney to discuss your options. When you need a legal advocate on your side who will help you go up against large insurance companies and federal laws, our firm’s team will fight tirelessly for your rights.

After your maritime injury, you should also avoid posting anything about your accident or injuries on social media, as this information could be easily misconstrued.

You should also be sure to go over any insurance settlement offers before you accept if you hope to avoid being taken advantage of or tricked into settling for less than you deserve.

Get Help Before The Statute of Limitations Expires

After everything you have been through, moving forward with your maritime injury claim can seem overwhelming. However, time is already ticking. There is a strict statute of limitations in place for all three types of maritime injury claims.

If your claim is not filed before this critical deadline, you will lose your chance to recover compensation for your maritime injuries.

If you are interested in pursuing a Jones Act claim, you must do so within three years under U.S. Code 46 § 30106
Cruise passenger claims are usually governed by a contractual one-year statute of limitations.
If you are filing a claim under the LHWCA, you must do so within one year under Section 13(a)
If you’re filing a personal injury lawsuit in the state of New York, you will have three years to do so under New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 214

Partner With Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. In New York

Whether your maritime injuries happened while spending a day out on the boat or while you were working, sorting through the legal side of things on top of your recovery can feel like a lot. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has decades of experience helping New York residents and visitors navigate personal injury, Jones Act, and LHWCA claims, and US News & World Report has named our firm “Lawyer of the Year”® in Admiralty & Maritime, twice! With 24 full-time maritime attorneys and offices in 7 states, we are ready to put that experience to work for you.

Call us at 877-233-1238 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free consultation.

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