Handling Princess Cruises Lawsuits

Miami Law Firm Protecting Princess Cruises Passengers & Employees

If you’ve been injured or have fallen ill as a result of negligence while on a Princess Cruises ship, you’re not alone. There have been multiple instances of negligence over the years that resulted in lawsuits.

Cruise ship companies are responsible for keeping their passengers safe and warning them of any risks. If you or a loved one has been injured and is now facing debts from medical bills to lost wages, don’t hesitate to call our Miami cruise injury lawyer to get started on your claim against Princess Cruises.

Get started on your claim today so you can heal. Call our caring team at Michael C. Black, P.A. for trusted legal representation at (305) 964-8792, or contact us online.

Princess Cruises Ships

Princess Cruises was founded in 1965 in order to send cruises from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera and has grown over the years. It was eventually bought by Carnival Cruise Line, and though it boasts of quality amenities and great deals, it also has seen its fair share of passenger and crew cases.

Princess Cruises manages a fleet of ships, all of which should be held liable for damages if they are found guilty of negligence:

Royal Princess
Regal Princess
Grand Princess
Golden Princess
Star Princess
Diamond Princess
Sapphire Princess
Caribbean Princess
Crown Princess
Emerald Princess
Ruby Princess
Coral Princess
Island Princess
Sun Princess
Sea Princess
Majestic Princess
Sky Princess

Common accidents that take place aboard cruise line ships include injuries to both passengers and workers, asbestos injuries, sexual assault, drowning, falling overboard, shore excursion accidents, and now accidents relating to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Past Princess Cruises Accidents

Over the last several years, Princess Cruises has seen their fair share of accidents resulting in lawsuits filed against the company.

Crown Princess Accidents

The Crown Princess, one of the cruise ships that sail under the Princess Cruises line, garnered attention for numerous incidents that have caused illness or serious injury to passengers aboard. One notorious incident occurred around a month after its maiden voyage in the summer of 2006. Crew members reportedly had trouble controlling the ship as it began making unexpected, rolling motions. Passengers were violently knocked down or struck by falling debris, sustaining injuries such as bruises, abrasions, and even fractures. While Princess Cruises acknowledged this incident by offering refunds to passengers, they attributed the incident to crew member error, failing to take true responsibility for the injuries.

Another, more recent, incident on Crown Princess occurred in 2014. There was an outbreak of norovirus, which affected over 170 people. This is a stomach illness that is highly contagious and commonly occurs on cruise ships, where hundreds of people are housed in a concentrated area.

Pacific Princess Accidents

In 2016 the Pacific Princess hit a breakwater wall at the port of Nice due to unexpected wind conditions. The ship was forced to disembark and cancel the remainder of the cruise. Later that same year there was an incident with a crew member who fell down an elevator shaft and suffered serious injuries.

In 2004, 2006, and 2007 the Pacific Princess experienced several norovirus outbreaks among both crew and passengers, resulting in passengers and crew being confined to their cabins for several days.

How Our Attorney Can Help

Our Miami cruise ship injury attorney can help you find compensation if you suffered injuries or damages due to the negligence of a cruise ship line like Princess Cruises. Princess Cruises has its own experienced maritime lawyers to protect them against claims from passengers, which is why you need a professional law firm on your side that can fight against them in order to secure the compensation you deserve. Our attorney isn’t afraid to go up against large companies if it means achieving justice on your behalf and being a voice for you during this challenging time. We are well-versed in defense strategies and tactics and can combat them by building a strong claim for our clients.

Compensation for Princess Cruises Injuries

We may be able to recover the following damages on your behalf:

Medical bills, including costs of hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and more
Emotional trauma
Physical pain
Rehabilitation or therapy costs
Lost income or future earning potential

If it becomes necessary to bring your case to court, you can rely on our over 20 years of experience and expertise in maritime law to help you through your court battle. While you may feel powerless against a large entity like Princess Cruises, you don't have to be alone in your fight. Take legal action now.

Our Miami cruise ship injury attorney is Board Certified in admiralty and maritime law. Call Michael C. Black, P.A. today if you suffered any injuries while aboard at (305) 964-8792.