If a cruise ship is negligent and the legal cause of someone’s injuries, there may be a case by the injured person against the cruise ship (it could be any cruise lines but the most common are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines, Cunard Cruises). Cases are decided on a case by case basis and while the cruise ship has an obligation of acting reasonably, it does not mean that every injury on a ship is their fault. In the case referenced above, there may be negligence on the cruise ship and the injured person may be entitled to compensation. There are many aspect of a cruise ship cases that are complicated and many cruise tickets have limitations on the time to sue (often 1 year) and the place where you can sue (often in Miami, Florida where many of the cruise companies are located), so it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible so as to protect your rights.
If you have been in an accident where you believe the other car or the place where you were injured is at fault, please call Drucker Law Offices for a free consultation at 561-483-9199 (Boca Raton Main office) or 561-967-3840 (Lake Worth satellite office) or 954-755-2120 (Coral Springs satellite office) or 305-981-1561 (Miami satellite office).
Of course, every case is unique and has to be judged based on the specific facts of the case. The advice in this blog is intended to be general in nature and should not to be construed as specific advice for a case, as a slight difference in the facts could ultimately change the result. Also, this blog is, as the web site suggests, based on Florida law and the laws of any other states or another country could vary significantly from Florida.
