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What is a Maritime Personal Injury Lawyer? A maritime lawyer is primarily involved with a special set of laws and regulations dealing with people who may be injured on a ship or boat, as a result of either a work-related or recreational accident. And yes, often attorneys who represent passengers...
COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR CRUISE SHIP INJURY Had an accident or injury onboard a cruise ship? Victims of cruise ship injuries are completely blindsided. They are on vacation in beautiful surroundings; it is the time that you would least expect to sustain an injury. And then: disaster. A painful accident. ...
Common cruise ship injuries Amid all the sun, the fun, and good times, it can be difficult to realize an essential truth: a luxury cruise ship can be a dangerous place. An accident at sea can turn a relaxing vacation into a disaster that leaves you injured and in pain...
What is a Cruise Lawyer? Cruise lawyers are lawyers who represent passengers who have been injured on a cruise ship and want to file a claim against the cruise lines. They can also represent passengers who were injured boarding the cruise ship, boarding or leaving a tender boat or...
Interested in reading the Carnival Cruise Line Ticket? This is the contract you sign before you can embark on your cruise vacation - and one you probably didn't or will not read. It's long and it's complex, written specifically to protect Carnival during the legal process. You can read...
Are cruise lines liable for your injuries? Cruise lines - the companies that operate the cruise ships and employ the crew of the vessel - can be liable for an injury or illness if it can be proven that their negligence played a role in your injury. If a...
Is your cruise injury law firm successful in suing Carnival Cruise Lines? In the wake of the recent incidents with Carnival Cruise Line, we've been asked by many clients if we've been successful suing Carnival Cruise Line. The simple answer is - "yes we have." However, the fact is that...
"Do I need to live in Miami to sue a cruise line?" We're often asked by clients if they need to live in Miami or live in Florida to sue a cruise line. No. In fact, you can live anywhere. Filing a claim against a cruise line is not...
It's a lot of money, even for the Carnival Cruise Line. The company is reportedly going to spend between $600 and $700 million dollars to upgrade 101 vessels across its 10 major cruise ship brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Lines, Cunard and Costa Cruises. The company is positioning the...
Quite simply, experience matters when hiring a cruise ship injury lawyer. Maritime law is complex and circuitous. It takes a special lawyer or law firm who is experienced in working for passengers - or crew - to successfully manage claims against the cruise lines. Unlike many other legal specialties,...