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Many hurt passengers try to work with the cruise ships for compensation after an injury. But should they? Probably not. An experienced lawyer can make a real difference in the outcome because they better understand the complete processes involved in filing a claim against the cruise line. They understand the...
Many passengers who were injured in a cruise ship accident are told they might have a case for suing the cruise line if they can show "negligence." But what does that really mean? To keep it simple, "Negligence" means that the cruise line (or its employees - the crew) is...
Injured on a Cruise Ship? Follow these steps - a helpful guide from Waks and Barnett, P.A. - Cruise Ship Injury Attorneys If you've been injured on a cruise ship, there are certain actions you'll want to take. Your goal should be both to protect yourself and your health...
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...
If you're injured in a cruise ship accident, finding the right lawyer to help you out can be a tough. You're already dealing with the pain and frustration of the injury and now you have to seek out legal advice that could impact your health, finances and general well-being....
It's a simple fact. Accidents happen on cruise ships. Passengers who have been enjoying their vacation end up getting sick or injured. Sometimes these injuries are the result of simple accidents where no one is at fault - but sometimes these injuries are due to the negligence of the cruise...
Cruise ship injury lawyer, Joel Barnett is one of Miami's premiere attorneys specializing in admiralty and maritime cases. A graduate of the University of Miami law school and a member of the Florida Bar Association, Barnett is an active member of the Miami community. His firm, Waks and Barnett P.A., along...
Cruise ships are governed by maritime law and under maritime law, a cruise ship is a territory of the country in which it is registered. The cruise line headquarters location is usually immaterial because most cruise ships that operate from American ports are actually registered in one of three countries:...