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Cruises can be a stress-free way to take a vacation. With all the food, room, and housekeeping taken care of, our biggest decisions are often whether we should spend time lying by the pool or catching a show. Passengers can enjoy open water peace and explore the local attractions of different ports along the way.
Cruising out on the open seas sounds like a peaceful way to enjoy time away from our busy lives, but cruises aren’t without their risks. Slippery decks, food poisoning, drowning, fires, and falls are among the dangers passengers face on a cruise ship. Whether you were hurt on a Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Disney, Carnival, or Norwegian Cruise Line ship, these accidents may leave you gravely injured and may even result in death.
What happens after you get hurt on a cruise ship can be quite different than if you were injured on land. Passengers may not realize that their cruise ticket is a contract that often limits when and where you can file a claim if you are injured. Passengers typically have six months to notify the cruise line of their claim and one year to file a lawsuit. When these deadlines are missed, you may be unable to recover any compensation for your injuries.
Cruise ships will also conduct their own investigation when you report an accident. Keep in mind that passenger accidents and injuries can be costly for a cruise line. Any misstep or error on your part could impact your ability to recover damages. So, taking measured steps to protect your interests when you are hurt on a cruise ship is critical.
When your family life has been impacted by a severe accident on a cruise ship, it is helpful to seek legal guidance as quickly as possible. Different than accidents that happen on land, those that occur on cruise ships fall under maritime laws. The terms of your ticket may limit your ability to recover damages for your injuries.
Due to the complexities of cruise ship injury accidents, you should speak with a personal injury lawyer specializing in maritime law. At Wolfson & Leon, our team of maritime injury lawyers helps passengers who have been gravely injured on cruise ships recover compensation to help pay for their medical care and replace lost income if they cannot work. Given the tight timeline injured cruise passengers face, call us today for a free consultation at 305-285-1115.