Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers - Nicholas I. Gerson

Phone Number: (305) 371-6000

Fax: (305) 371-5749

Email: [email protected]

For more than five decades, Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has represented people whose lives have been affected by serious injuries and wrongful deaths. Nicholas I. Gerson carries that tradition forward as a partner and second-generation trial lawyer at the nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm, which has advocated for injured victims and grieving families since 1970.

Following the legacy established by his father, Philip M. Gerson, Nicholas represents individuals and families seeking accountability and compensation after devastating accidents, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities occurring both on land and at sea.

Nicholas's practice encompasses complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Florida and beyond. His cases include catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, motorcycle crashes, medical malpractice, premises liability, negligent security, and other claims arising from serious negligence. He pursues cases against individuals and entities responsible for causing harm, including corporations, insurers, property owners, and other negligent parties.

At Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers, Nicholas practices alongside partners Philip M. Gerson, Edward S. Schwartz, and David L. Markel. Together, they form a litigation-focused team dedicated exclusively to representing plaintiffs. Since its founding in 1970, the firm has developed a respected reputation for its work in personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, maritime, and cruise ship litigation. Clients frequently identify Nicholas and the firm among the best Miami personal injury lawyers, citing their responsiveness, dedication, and commitment to obtaining meaningful results for people injured through negligence.

A significant part of Nicholas's practice involves maritime and cruise ship injury litigation. He represents both passengers and crew members in cases involving vessels operated by major cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Holland America Line. These matters may arise from unsafe shipboard conditions, inadequate security, slip and fall incidents, medical negligence, passenger or crew injuries, and other forms of negligence occurring at sea.

Cruise ship and maritime cases present legal considerations that can differ substantially from traditional personal injury claims. Federal maritime law, contractual limitations periods, forum-selection clauses, and specialized jurisdictional rules may all affect how and where a claim can be pursued. Nicholas's experience in this area enables him to address these complexities while seeking accountability for unsafe practices and advocating for the rights and safety of passengers and crew members.

As a top-rated Miami personal injury attorney, Nicholas has received professional recognition for his legal work, including a 10/10 rating from Justia and an Avvo rating classified as "Very Good." His work and legal commentary have also received media attention from CBS News, Inside Edition, and other publications reporting on significant injury and negligence matters. Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers has likewise earned recognition from respected legal organizations and rating services for its longstanding advocacy on behalf of injury victims and their families.

Property-related injuries are another important component of his litigation practice. Nicholas handles premises liability and negligent security claims involving inadequate maintenance, dangerous property conditions, insufficient security, poor lighting, unsafe flooring, and other hazards capable of causing serious harm. When inadequate security contributes to a violent crime or another preventable incident, he works to determine whether responsible property owners or other parties failed to take appropriate measures to protect visitors.

Nicholas also represents surviving family members in wrongful death litigation arising from circumstances such as preventable accidents, violent crimes, medical negligence, and other tragic events. These cases, along with catastrophic injury matters, often require extensive factual and legal development. His approach emphasizes careful investigation, preservation and development of evidence, expert analysis, strategic case preparation, and readiness for trial. Whether a claim stems from a major vehicle collision, an unsafe property, a security failure, a maritime accident, or another catastrophic event, Nicholas prepares to pursue the case through litigation when defendants or insurance companies refuse to accept responsibility.

His courtroom perspective was shaped early in his legal career through service as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Henry H. Harnage of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Working within the judicial system gave Nicholas firsthand insight into courtroom procedures, trial preparation, litigation strategy, and judicial decision-making. That experience continues to inform the practical, litigation-oriented approach he applies to his clients' cases.

Nicholas received his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005, where he earned a Book Award in Sports Law. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2006 and is authorized to practice before all Florida state courts. His federal admissions include the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. These admissions allow him to represent clients in state and federal litigation involving personal injury, maritime and cruise ship claims, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, and wrongful death.

Serious injuries and unexpected deaths can leave individuals and families facing medical expenses, financial uncertainty, insurance disputes, and difficult questions about what comes next. Nicholas works closely with clients during these circumstances, combining detailed case preparation with strategic advocacy to pursue compensation and accountability from those responsible for their losses.

Nicholas continues the client-focused tradition established by Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers while representing people harmed by negligence throughout Florida and beyond. From catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits to negligent security, premises liability, medical malpractice, cruise ship injuries, and complex maritime disputes, his practice remains centered on protecting injured individuals and surviving families. Through careful preparation, courtroom readiness, and a willingness to litigate when necessary, he works to hold responsible parties accountable and pursue meaningful results for his clients.