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Representation for Cruise Ship Passengers and Crew Members


Cruises are a popular vacation option for millions of Americans, providing a unique opportunity for travel and recreation. Unfortunately, cruise ship passengers face unique threats to their health, safety, and well-being. When passengers and crew suffer an injury caused by negligence or recklessness on a cruise line’s part, they may be entitled to seek compensation for the damages they have suffered.


At Louis A. Vucci, P.A., our dedicated legal team has extensive experience representing clients in cruise ship-related injury claims. We understand the complexities associated with cruise ship injury law, and we can represent clients in a wide range of circumstances. You can count on our maritime injury lawyers.

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Maritime Law and Your Cruise Ship Injury Claim


The laws that govern liability for cruise ship accidents are known as admiralty and maritime law. Under these special personal injury laws, cruise lines are responsible for the safety of passengers and their maritime workers onboard cruises. Cruise line companies whose negligent actions lead to injuries may be liable for compensating injured workers and passengers. Compensation under maritime law can include medical expenses, lost wages, wrongful death, and pain and suffering.

If you’ve suffered an injury aboard a cruise ship due to cruise line negligence or wrongdoing, it’s time to get help from an experienced maritime lawyer. A maritime injury attorney can help you seek fair compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions


 

There are many maritime and admiralty laws in place around the world. These laws can influence things like available compensation, timelines, and court jurisdictions, with the Maritime Law Association monitoring maritime law issues. A few of the laws most commonly involved in cruise ship accident cases include:

  • The Jones Act – Also known as the Merchant Marine Act, gives injured cruise crew members the right to make maritime injury claims against their employers.
  • General Maritime Law – This is the network of state and federal laws that govern liability for passenger injuries.
  • Death on the High Seas Act – This law protects surviving family members in the case of maritime wrongful death cases.
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act – This law specifically protects maritime employees who work near docks, shipyards, and piers.

To get help determining which of these laws may impact your case, you should contact a maritime attorney.

Louis A. Vucci P.A. handles cases involving cruise ship and excursion injuries for both passengers and crew members. We do not handle claims dealing with other parts of the maritime industry, including cases of injured seaman aboard shipping vessels and other injured maritime worker claims. We also do not provide defense services to cruise lines or other maritime employers.

Most personal injury litigation is settled long before reaching a courtroom, and that includes maritime cases. However, there are rare circumstances where these claims do go to trial. State and federal courts can each be venues for cruise injury cases, with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida being the most common. To learn more about what jurisdiction your case falls under, you should consult with a capable maritime law firm.

Choosing the right lawyer can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. While maritime case are a type of personal injury claim, it’s important that you choose an experienced maritime attorney, specifically. Maritime law is complex and unique, and you need a lawyer with a deep understanding of maritime litigation issues. Compare different maritime claim attorneys’ client reviews and testimonials, and be sure to take advantage of free consultations to ask questions.

Under maritime law, cruise passengers and crew may be owed compensation for medical care, lost income, future medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Cruise Ship Injury Case Results

Below is just a sampling of some of the results Louis A. Vucci P.A. has achieved for its clients.
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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Contact A Cruise Ship Injury Attorney

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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