Cruise Ship Injuries and Attorney Help

Taking a vacation on a cruiseship or spending a relaxing day on a boat can be fun. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries can happen.. They can even lead to maritime death. Typical maritime accident situations include:

• Falling overboard
• Colliding with another boat
• Sexual assault or other attack by a crewmember or other passenger
• Food poisoning
• Capsizing
• Fishing accident
• Death

Cruise Ship and Cruise Line Liability for Injuries

Cruise ships and cruise lines may be liable for cruiseship accidents, personal injuries or death to passengers caused by the negligence of crewmembers and other passengers. The liability may extend to injuries suffered while on an excursion away from the cruise ship as well as those suffered while on board the ship. Damages that may be claimed include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

If an injury occurs because of an intentional act by another passenger, a cruise ship or cruise line may be liable because of a duty to protect other passengers. The following must be proved:

• The cruise ship/cruise line knew or should have know that danger existed or was reasonably expected, and
• The injury could have been prevented.

Help from a Maritime Accident Attorney 

The purchased passenger ticket must be carefully reviewed by the attorney since it limits your rights to sue, provides a short time period to file a claim, limits damages, and provides for which state or country's laws will apply to the claim.

If a marine death occurs as a result of the marine accident or injury, either state wrongful death laws will apply or the Federal Death On The High Seas Act will apply. An experienced maritime attorney will determine the applicable wrongful death statute.

The attorney will make sure that the cruise ship or cruise line is properly notified in writing of the injury as required in order to preserve your right to file a claim. Contact an experienced maritime or accident attorney as soon as possible so that your claim is not lost.