Miami, Florida, Cruise Line Injury Attorneys
Cruise ships are a popular getaway for people across the country. The cruise ship lines are responsible for ensuring conditions on board their vessels are safe for passengers and the crew. However, poor maintenance, lack of proper security, and improperly trained crew and staff can result in dangerous accidents that cause serious injury or wrongful death. Cruise line injury victims are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and their pain and suffering.
The trusted maritime law and personal injury law firm of Cassidy & Black provide experienced legal representation to people with cruise ship injury and wrongful death claims. Our knowledge of maritime law, the courts and processes, and shipboard operations and procedures has helped our clients recover just compensation for the negligent behavior of cruise ship lines.
The skilled cruise line injury lawyers at our firm are available for personal injury litigation advice and support in an array of cruise ship accidents, including:
- Slip or trip and fall accidents
- Pool or recreational area accidents
- Food poisoning and Norwalk virus infections
- Shipboard medical staff negligence
- Cruise line-approved excursion injuries
- Cruise-related wrongful death claims
- Assault or battery by the crew or passengers
- Sexual assault by crew members or staff
- And others
All the major cruise lines are legally responsible any negligence on board their ships or during any sponsored off-ship excursions. However, restrictions in the fine print on cruise ship tickets limit when and where claims may be filed. Some restrictions specify claim notification limits from when the injury occurred and list provisions requiring injury victims to file within one year of the incident. Many claims must also be filed in a particular state, such as Florida.
While many cruise line injury cases settle out of court, it's important to remember that finding legal counsel as soon as possible following the accident is critical to a case. By doing so, clients will enable us to document location conditions and interview witnesses before they leave the state or return to sea. At Cassidy & Black, we ensure our cruise line injury clients take the appropriate legal steps required to hold cruise ship operators accountable for any injury or loss, and to recover fair compensation for negligence.
For a free initial consultation with a lawyer at Cassidy & Black regarding a cargo claim or shipboard personal injury matter, call 305-271-8301, or contact us online.
