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Cruise Ship Injuries:

A vacation aboard a cruise ship can be a fun, memorable experience shared with friends and loved ones.  But, a lot of things can go wrong aboard deck that can result in accidents, painful injuries…even wrongful death.  

Cruise ship accidents can include assault by crew members or other passengers, food poisoning, sexual battery, and slip/trip and falls. Cruise ship lines have a responsibility to make sure there are no hazardous conditions on board that can cause injury to its passengers. When cruise ship accidents occur because of poor maintenance, incompetent staff members, inadequate safety equipment, inadequate emergency precautions and/or improperly trained employees, cruise ship owners can be held legally responsible for negligence.

However, the cruise ship industry can restrict when and where a personal injury claim can be filed.  For example, many tickets stipulate that an injured passenger must file a claim within one year of the cruise ship accident, and that claims must be made in a certain state. Because of these limitations, it is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney, who is skilled in cruise ship litigation, before filing a cruise ship personal injury claim.

Note: Your cruise ticket will require you to file suit in the city in which the cruise line is based.  For example, Holland America generally requires you to file suit in Seattle, Washington, Royal Caribbean generally requires you to file your claim in Miami, and Princess Cruise Lines claims must be filed in Los Angeles. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

• I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries?
  You can make a claim against another party or parties if they are more at fault for your injuries than you are. In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, … more