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Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer

For over 20 years, Louis A. Vucci, P.A. has helped people injured by cruise line negligence get the justice they deserve.
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Major Cruise Lines That We Stand Up To

Below, we’ve compiled some information on popular cruise lines to help cruise ship passengers understand that even the biggest cruise ship companies have a history of issues, including sexual assaults and death.
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Louis A. Vucci P.A.

Representing crew and passengers injured on cruise ships and excursions nationwide.
Millions of people every year climb aboard cruise ships expecting a fun, relaxing time. These hot getaways are often family-friendly, offering excitement for parents and kids alike. Other passengers choose cruise ships because they are relatively inexpensive, include onboard entertainment, and often stop at beautiful, exotic ports. Unfortunately, for far too many people each year, a serious cruise ship injury completely spoils the experience. Passengers and workers alike are vulnerable to a wide variety of dangers while they are out at sea or docked at a port. If the cruise line fails to ensure the safety of those aboard, people can be seriously injured.
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Common Accidents on Cruise Ships

Cruise ships are home to unique vacation experiences, but sometimes the very features that make them appealing also hold potential danger. Injured cruise ship passengers and crew members can count on our experienced cruise ship accident attorney, Louis A. Vucci P.A.
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By holding cruise companies accountable, Louis A. Vucci P.A. has recovered millions in damages for cruise ship accident victims—giving them a path forward after the pain, fear, and betrayal of being ignored when they needed help most.

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Cruise Ship Injury Case Results

Below is just a sampling of some of the results Louis A. Vucci P.A. has achieved for our clients through successful cruise ship accident claims.

VERDICT

$1.9 M

Crew Member who suffered an internal hemorrhage

SETTLEMENT

$100,000

Cruise passenger with broken ankle

SETTLEMENT

$400,000

Cruise passenger with traumatic brain injury
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MARITIME LAW

Cruise Injuries and the Law

Maritime and admiralty law specifies that businesses and individuals alike have a serious obligation not to cause harm to others. This concept doesn’t just apply to direct, malicious violence; it also means that we cannot behave negligently when that carelessness can seriously injure someone. For example, when a cruise line fails to maintain their diesel generators, this negligence can lead to serious injury. A faulty generator could start a fire that hurts a member of the crew or a passenger. Precisely because this accident was preventable and foreseeable, the injured party would be due financial compensation from the cruise line through a cruise ship injury claim or lawsuit.
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Cruise Injury FAQs

Even in cases where it seems like your injury was completely accidental, the cruise line may be held legally liable. Many people who experience slip and fall accidents on cruise ships assume that no one is technically responsible, but an experienced cruise ship lawyer can investigate your claim to see whether the cruise line crew was properly maintaining clear and safe walkways.
Generally, the damages you can receive are related to the severity of your injury and the recklessness of the party responsible. We have secured financial compensation of millions of dollars for clients in the past. The law realizes that injuries can be extremely costly. That’s why you can recover money for: past and future hospital bills, physical therapy, medication, specialized medical treatment, counseling, lost work wages, required lifestyle changes, physical pain, emotional stress, and a variety of other injury-related costs. However, getting the coverage you need isn’t always easy. A cruise ship attorney can help you fight for what you’re owed under general maritime law.
Tragically, far too many people every year assume that the costs of their injury will be too small to warrant a legal case. Even a minor injury can wind up putting you in financial distress with follow-up medical checks and working days lost to recovery. The unfortunate truth is that you only have a short while after the injury occurs to seek legal reparations—generally one year. You may discover too late that you cannot handle the costs of your injury. If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you should consult with a legal professional as soon as possible. A skilled cruise ship injury attorney can discuss the specifics of your case and answer any questions you might have about the legal process. Often, seeking compensation is easier than people assume.
Our dependable legal team specializes in cruise ship injuries. While many other law firms claim they can handle the nuances and difficulties posed by cruise ship injury cases, we have the record of success to back up that claim. For example, we won $1,900,000 for a crew member who suffered from an internal hemorrhage. We secured over $100,000 for a passenger with a broken ankle. Another passenger who tragically suffered a traumatic brain injury received over $400,000 in damages. These are just a few examples from our long list of legal victories.

From major companies like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines to small fleets, cruise lines owe passengers and crew members a safe voyage. At Louis A. Vucci P.A., we fight tirelessly to get justice when cruise lines fail to keep passengers and crew safe.

We understand that our clients have already been through a traumatic experience. That’s why we strive to earn our clients’ trust by communicating openly and honestly throughout the legal process. Additionally, you will not owe us anything unless we win your case, and we make our first consultation completely free.
Crew members and passengers aboard cruise vessels are vulnerable to a number of different dangers that cruise lines are required to combat. When cruise lines fail to uphold their legal responsibility to protect passengers and crew from harm, then they should be held responsible for the injured party’s medical expenses and other losses. These losses can be considerable, and getting coverage is often essential for recovery. That’s one of the key reasons why hiring a lawyer is important: injury settlements can add up quickly, and a lawyer will ensure you get whatever you’re owed.

In addition to the importance of recovering compensation, hiring an experienced maritime attorney is essential because cruise injury cases are complicated by passenger ticket contracts. Cruise ship tickets include legal restrictions on your ability to make injury claims, and navigating these limitations can be incredibly difficult. That’s where a maritime lawyer comes in: they can help interpret your cruise ticket and determine the path toward fair compensation.

As if these reasons weren’t enough to make you hesitate to go it alone after a cruise injury, it’s also important to note the typical behavior of cruise companies in these cases. The companies in the cruise industry have the resources to hire high-powered legal teams to fight claims for crew and passenger injuries, and they often pursue every avenue possible to attempt to avoid paying up after a cruise accident happens. An experienced maritime lawyer can fight small and large cruise lines alike, and they won’t back down in the face of high legal pressure.
After any type of accident or injury, the first step is always to seek medical attention immediately. This is often essential for proving the harm you’ve faced. You will also need to report the accident to the cruise line as soon as possible. If you are able, gather evidence at the accident scene such as pictures and witness contact information, or ask someone for help collecting this evidence. You should contact an attorney about your case, and you may need to either file an insurance claim with the cruise line, or file a lawsuit against them.

In the case of fatal accidents, family members also have rights to make wrongful death claims. For overboard accidents and fatal injuries, the Coast Guard and local authorities are often involved to process the case. Family members should contact an attorney for help collecting evidence such as the original cruise line report, any official reports by authorities, and all relevant medical documents and accident scene data. When cruise lines fail to keep crew and passengers safe, and a death occurs as a result, a wrongful death claim can help family members seek justice and financial relief.

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If you or someone you love has suffered an injury during a cruise, you should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Not only can getting hurt ruin your vacation, but the costs of an injury can put you in serious financial distress. You may be facing high medical bills, time lost working, physical suffering, emotional stress, and even serious lifestyle changes.

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