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Why do cruise ship injury victims hire Waks and Barnett? One question we're asked by cruise injury victims is, "why should I hire your law firm to represent me against the cruise line?" The simple response is - our attorneys work hard for you - and that's not just...
Personal Injury Representation - Miami The attorneys at Waks and Barnett, P.A. are available for consultation and consideration of all personal injury claims whether they are a result of cruise ship accidents, recreational and commercial boating accidents or other claims involving injury. Our attorneys work hard for you - and...
Seeking a Free Consultation for a personal injury sustained while on a cruise ship? The events and circumstances surrounding an injury can be overwhelming and confusing. It's normal to have questions, especially regarding your legal rights. And while friends and family members can offer helpful advice, it's important to...
Cases involving maritime law or cases where elements of the Jones Act are included can be confusing. Maritime law is complex and in many ways is different than other areas of the law. If your case involved an injury at sea or an injury aboard a boat or other vessel, you...
Our cruise injury law firm has been around for 25+ years and we've worked with passengers and crew members from all over the United States (as well from many countries from around the world). Because of this, it's not unusual for many of our clients to live in other...
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...
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...
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,...