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The Law Firm Miami-Dade
55 Miracle Mile Suite 200
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (305) 444-6773
The Law Firm Broward
Mercantile Bank Building
One SW 129th Avenue Suite 305
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (954) 447-3557
The Law Firm Palm Beach
Crystal Tree Commerce Center
1201 US Highway One Suite 403
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (561) 694-5558
Cruise Ship Accident Injury Lawyers Serving Miami, Broward County
Cruise ship vacations are advertised as carefree getaways on the ocean with every imaginable luxury on board a massive, beautiful ocean liner. For millions of vacationers this claim does, in fact, turn out to be true. Unfortunately, however, accidents and injuries can occur anywhere, including on cruise ships. Since these ships are closed environments operating in international waters, personal injury laws can differ from those governing accidents that occur on land. Because of this, if you or someone you love has been injured on a cruise ship, it is important that you contact experienced cruise ship accident lawyers. The Miami and Broward County cruise ship injury lawyers at Downs Brill Whitehead, The Law Firm can help you recover damages for you injuries.
Cruise Ship Lines Are Responsible for Your Safety
Unfortunate accidents are part of the cruise ship industry, and each injury that occurs to a passenger due to a cruise line’s negligence must be taken very seriously. Poorly maintained decks and other unsafe conditions can lead to slip and fall and other premises liability accidents and, tragically, even wrongful death. Negligent security and improperly trained cruise ship staff can result in physical or sexual assault on board cruise ships, as well.
The potential for many types of crime and personal injuries may come as a surprise to vacationers who are simply looking for a few days of sun and relaxation at sea. Serious accidents are far from the minds of most passengers, but when a cruise ship injury occurs, passengers from across the United States should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. The cruise ship accident injury lawyers at our Miami and Broward-area firm can help you understand your legal rights and options.
Why Is It Important To Hire a Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer?
Passengers on cruise ships must place their trust in the operators of the ships, as they have few means to leave the ship once a cruise starts. Because of this, cruise lines must be diligent in providing security to passengers to protect them from other passengers and from possible assault by crew members. The cruise ship’s operating company usually provides security, and since profits are the objective of any company, negligent security due to understaffing or improper training is a possibility.
Cruise ships can operate in international waters, so when an injury or crime occurs, maritime and admiralty law may come into play. There may also be a limit as to the amount of time an injured victim has to file a lawsuit if an injury occurs. These limitations are often shorter and different rules are applied to these cases compared with normal statutes of limitations. For these reasons and many others, it is important to contact a qualified cruise ship accident attorney as soon as possible after a serious injury occurs.
Contact Downs Brill Whitehead Today
As an affordable and fun vacation option, cruise liner vacations are gaining popularity in the Miami, Palm Beach, and Broward areas. If you have suffered an injury as a result of a cruise ship accident, the cruise ship accident injury lawyers at Downs Brill Whitehead, The Law Firm can evaluate your case immediately. Please don’t wait. Contact our firm today.