Azamara Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines

Celebrity Cruises

Costa Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Cunard Line

Silversea Cruises

Island Queen Cruises

Pullmantur Cruises

P&O Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Holland America Line

Mediterranean Shipping Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Oceania Cruises

Princess Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seabourn Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean International

Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

Virgin Voyages

Windstar Cruises

We have 15 cruise ship drowning attorneys at our 8 office locations across the United States, which means no matter where the drowning accident occurred, our team is here for you.

Cruise Ship Passenger Drownings

Passengers expect and need cruise ships to provide properly trained and qualified medical staff on every cruise, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Due to a landmark case that our firm handled, cruise ships are responsible for their ship's doctors.

Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice

Flowriding can be fun and harmless while onboard a cruise ship. But it can also be dangerous. As a water sport, flowriding carries the danger of accidental drowning and a host of injuries associated with falling.

Cruise Ship Passenger Flowrider Accidents

We have dedicated our law practice to fighting for the rights of passengers and crewmembers who have been raped and sexually assaulted at sea and have handled over 300 cruise ship rape or assault cases.

Cruise Ship Passenger Rape and Sexual Assault

Sustaining an injury during a shore excursion is a lot different than being hurt while on the ship. It is therefore critical to immediately contact an experienced maritime attorney to help you navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

Cruise Ship Passenger Shore Excursion Accidents

We are the nation’s top-rated cruise ship accident lawyers. We have focused on maritime law for over 50 years. We have successfully settled over 3,000 cases and recovered over $500 million for our clients.

Cruise Ship Passenger Accidents

Crew members who suffered severe illness or injury while working at sea may have the right to compensation and benefits under the Jones Act or other applicable maritime laws.

Crew Member Accidents

Cruise ship slip and fall accidents are the most common ways passengers and crew members are injured. They can happen on many types of floor surfaces and for a variety of reasons.

Cruise Ship Passenger Slip and Fall Accidents

50+ years experience, more than 3,000 personal injury claims, and more than $500 million recovered. 

EXPERIENCE

Award-winning attorneys and a network of legal support staff, medical experts, and accident reconstruction specialists to ensure the best outcome for your case.

TALENT

We begin work immediately to investigate personal injury claims and keep you informed at every stage..

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

You don't pay a dime unless we recover a settlement or verdict in your favor.

NO RECOVERY NO FEE GUARANTEE

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Spine Injuries

Broken Bone Injuries

Rape & Sexual Assault

Burn Injuries

Brain Injuries

Catastrophic Injuries

Where do I file my case?

Most cruise ship passenger cases have to be filed in Miami, Florida, as set out in the passenger ticket contract. This enforceable contractual provision is called a forum selection clause and with all cases against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL and most other cruise lines, the clause calls for all cases to be filed in Miami, Florida (our primary base of operations). Other cruise lines such as Princess Cruises call for all cases to be filed in California, and Holland America Cruises' cases call for all cases to be filed in Washington State. That is why we have attorneys licensed in California and Washington on our team of 17 attorneys, so that we can handle any and all major cruise ship injury cases.

How much do you charge?

As far as our fees, we work exclusively on a contingency fee basis. This means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. We are only paid if and when we win for you. There is no charge for any consultation so contact us immediately so we can clearly and simply explain your rights

How long do I have to file?

With all cruise ship passenger cases, there is a strict one year time limit to file the case from the date of injury. There is also a 6 month notice provision which means the cruise line must have notice of the incident within 6 months of the incident. This is the main reason why it is so critical to immediately contact a maritime attorney after an incident.
With most other maritime related injury claims, there is a 3 year period of time to bring a case. This is known as a statute of limitation and it is a critical date to abide by otherwise the case can be thrown out of court.

How much is my case worth?

The answer to this common question is always fact specific. But simply stated, the law generally affords you the right to be compensated for the harm done to you. There are two main ways to calculate this: economic and non economic damages. Economic damages are fairly easily calculated. For example, if you are hurt and you miss a year of work and you make $30,000 per year, then you have a lost wage loss of $30,000. Conversely, non economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are not as easy to calculate but ultimately it is a jury that decides what is a fair amount of money to compensate you for what you have suffered. Of course, many cases settle or resolve prior to trial and this is one of the primary reasons to hire an experienced maritime attorney to give you advice regarding a fair settlement amount.

What can I expect at my FREE Case Review?

Our first meeting(s) with potential clients is always a free consultation. There is no obligation to hire us if the fit is not right. During the free consultation, one of our attorneys will ask you many questions to find out every detail about your situation. We will ask about how the accident happened, what injuries you suffered as a result of the accident, and what your life is like as you recover and heal from your physical injuries. We will also determine if you have a case. If we determine that you have a case, we will go over the next steps with you, including a list of documents you will need to gather for us to use as a starting point in building a strong case for you.

Do I have to go to court?

There are two ways you can recover damages from a personal injury claim: through a settlement outside of court or through a trial taking place in court. There is no way to tell from the beginning of your case if your case will go to court or not. However, it is typical for personal injury cases to settle outside of the courtroom. Our personal injury attorneys will work diligently to negotiate a settlement in your favor before pursuing action through the court system. In either scenario, our attorneys will fight hard on your behalf to ensure you are appropriately compensated for your injuries.

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Our cruise ship lawyers represent the victims of cruise ship overboard accidents, as well as those who have fallen from cargo vessels and private passenger boats.

Cruise Ship Passenger Overboard Accidents

Our cruise ship lawyers understand the complexities involved in obtaining disappearance information, and we are prepared to deal with the challenges of conducting a thorough investigation.

Crew or Passenger Disappearance

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