Cruise Ship Accident Attorney
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Cruise Ship Injuries and Accidents

Boarding a cruise ship in New Orleans can be the beginning of a memorable experience. But sometimes a happy time can quickly turn into a disaster. Unfortunately, injuries on cruise ships are quite common. Sorting out the process for handling cruise ship injury claims can be confusing and stressful. Maritime laws, proper venue, international treaties, and agreements between governments can all complicate the recovery process.

Even though an injury is the last thing you would expect on a vacation, cruise ship injuries can occur when you least expect them. There are limitations in suing for a cruise ship injury while on the ship or even on a cruise ship excursion.

If you suffered an injury on a cruise ship that departed from New Orleans or any other port, please allow my team of attorneys, who are skilled in handling these cases, to help you resolve your claim and secure a fair recovery. We handle cruise ship accidents in all jurisdictions. Phone Cardone at 866-971-1939.

Our New Orleans cruise ship injury lawyers will be there every step of the way to help you deal with all the complex legal issues that may arise. We will help you recover any present and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and any other damages caused by your cruise ship injury.

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Cruise Injury

Claim Process

Report Your Injury

If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship, the first step you should take to protect the viability of a future cruise ship accident claim is to report your accident. It’s important to take steps to alert the proper crew members as soon as your injury occurs. You should request a written incident report, and be sure to get a copy for your own records. This could be essential to proving what happened in your case.

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STEP

Seek Medical Attention

Injured passengers and crew members should seek medical attention for cruise ship injuries as soon as possible. First of all, injuries may appear minor while actually being quite serious and in need of attention. For both minor and serious injuries, getting medical treatment as soon as possible is key for recovery. Plus, getting medical care fast can help connect your injury to the accident that caused it.

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STEP

Gather Evidence

For all types of personal injury cases, one of the most important parts of building a successful suit is gathering strong evidence of your claim, from witness statements to security footage. Whether your injury was caused by poor safety practices, violent cruise passengers, or negligent workplace standards, an attorney can help you get the evidence you need to prove what happened in your case.

03

STEP

Don’t Make Statements

One of the biggest mistakes injured crew members and passengers make in maritime claim cases is signing waivers or giving recorded statements to the cruise line. Cruise lines may attempt to get injured parties to admit wrongdoing, admit fault, or otherwise limit liability for the accident. To protect your legal rights, talk to a capable cruise ship accident lawyer before making any recorded statements.

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STEP

Contact a Maritime Lawyer

If you believe you have a cruise ship injury case, you should contact an attorney for help. While there are some types of injury cases that we can handle on our own, cruise accidents can be incredibly complicated and legally contested, and that makes getting help from an attorney incredibly important. An attorney can tell you about what laws apply to your case and help you identify the best course of action.

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STEP
FREE Case Review

Cruise Accident

basics

Liability

Injuries

Time Limit

Jurisdiction

The highest priority for the crew and companies involved with a cruise ship is to ensure that you are safe. Consequently, you have the right to expect and receive safe and hazard-free accommodations while on board. It is important to remember that cruise lines have a duty of care that is owed to you. If that duty of care is breached, you have the right to hold the cruise line accountable.

The most common examples of cruise ship injuries we see are:

  • Slip and falls
  • Gangway injuries
  • Tender boat injuries
  • Wrongful death
  • Swimming pool accidents
  • Food poisoning
  • Excursion injuries
  • Crewmember injuries
  • Elevator and escalator accidents
  • Trip and fall accidents
  • Rape and sexual assault on a cruise ship
  • Fires and mechanical issues
  • Drowning or near-drowning
  • Cargo damage

You will want to be aware of the time limit you have to file a personal injury lawsuit, or your right to file a claim could be lost forever. When booking your vacation, the cruise line will typically have you agree to terms and conditions as a passenger. It is important to read these terms and conditions because each cruise line’s contract may contain a different statute of limitations.

Many cruise ship injury lawsuits must be filed in Florida. However, some cruise lines require a suit to be filed in California, so it is crucial to review the ticket contract before making a claim for your damages. Each cruise line’s contract may contain a different waiver of jurisdiction.

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Oftentimes, cruise ship passengers are reluctant to file a claim against cruise lines because they feel intimidated by these large companies. We have experience in filing claims against major cruise lines that depart from New Orleans, such as:

  • Carnival Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Disney Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean
  • American Cruise Lines
  • Viking
  • American Queen Steamboat Company

The Jones Act protects the rights of cruise ship crew to seek compensation for harm caused by their employers. Keep in mind that the Jones Act only applies to ships operating in the United States, not those in foreign countries. To learn how to hold the responsible parties liable for your cruise workplace injuries, you should schedule a free initial consultation with Cardone Law Firm.

If you or a family member were injured due to cruise line negligence while on international waters, you still have options for seeking compensation. Maritime law protects your right to claim financial relief for these types of accidents. To learn how to proceed, you should contact a Louisiana cruise accident lawyer.

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