Cruise ships can be wonderful places, and they offer fascinating experiences. They are also dangerous places, where accidents, medical mistakes and sexual assaults happen regularly.
Injured on a Cruise Ship out of The Port Of Miami or Port Everglades Cruiseport in Fort Lauderdale? We can help!
At Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC, our Miami personal injury attorneys have more than 30 years of experience fighting for justice on behalf of our clients. We have worked both sides of the table, so we understand all the strategies big businesses and insurers use to mitigate a claim – and we fight back. If you were injured on a cruise or a tender boat that left Florida via Port Miami or Port Everglades Cruiseport in Fort Lauderdale, you need local representation to protect your interests.
Benefits of Hiring a Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC Miami Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer
- Our Miami cruise ship accident attorneys have extensive experience and knowledge of both Florida law and maritime laws that apply to your cruise ship accident claim.
- We have a proven record of securing maximum compensation for our clients and are committed to helping you secure every dollar you are entitled to.
- We will handle your claim on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until we recover compensation for you.
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Most Common Causes of Miami Cruise Ship Injuries
Numerous types of accidents and injuries occur on cruise ships. Some of the most common causes of injuries include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Food poisoning
- Collisions with other ships, docks, or other objects
- Product defects on recreational equipment
- Falling overboard
- Onboard assaults
- Drowning or near-drowning accidents
Our Miami cruise ship lawyers will investigate your accident to identify causation and liability and collect the evidence to build your strongest case.
Leading Injuries Sustained From Miami Cruise Ship Accidents
Cruise ship injuries range from mild bumps and bruises to fatal accidents. Leading injuries sustained in Miami cruise ship accidents include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, back and neck injuries, and burns.
Other injuries include sprains, strains, and bruises, food poisoning, and infections. If you are injured while on a cruise ship, you should seek immediate medical attention from the onboard physician. Even if you do not think your injuries are severe, you should be medically evaluated. Some life-altering injuries are not immediately apparent. If you do not seek treatment while onboard, you should absolutely follow up with your physician when you get home.
Liability in Miami Cruise Ship Accident Claims
Liability depends on the cause of your injuries. Some potentially liable parties in a Miami cruise ship accident include the cruise ship owner, the charterer, the ship’s operator, and the company responsible for maintaining or repairing the boat.
Other potentially liable parties include an agent of the cruise ship operator, owner, or charterer who sold you the ticket, another passenger on the ship, a physician on board the ship, and the manufacturer of a defective or dangerous product.
How a Miami Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Can Help
Cruise ship claims are much more complex than most other personal injury claims. You need an experienced Miami cruise ship accident attorney to protect your rights and help you secure the compensation you are entitled to.
An experienced Miami cruise ship accident attorney will know how to investigate your accident to discover the evidence to help prove all contributing factors and liable parties for your injuries. Your attorney can help establish and accurately value all your current and future economic and non-economic damages so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be.
They can help negotiate a fair settlement as quickly as possible. And, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, they can take your case to trial and demand the full value of your damages.
Your chances of securing maximum compensation for your claim are much greater if an experienced Miami cruise ship attorney represents you.
Can You Hold A Miami Cruise Line Responsible For Your Injuries?
Many times, accidents and injuries are the direct result of the cruise line’s negligence – but you cannot expect the cruise line to accept responsibility easily. Despite any promises that were made when you signed up for a cruise, filing a successful injury claim is next to impossible without the help of an experienced lawyer.
The process is made intentionally difficult so that the cruise ship companies do not have to pay out large claims any more often than necessary. In addition to conditions created by your passenger ticket agreement that have to be fulfilled, you usually have no choice but to permit the cruise ship to select the forum for your dispute. Most Miami-based cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival and Celebrity, require the lawsuits to be filed in Miami-Dade County.
An experienced cruise ship attorney can review the terms and conditions created by your passenger ticket and understand each step of the process that comes next.
Talk To Us About Your Miami Cruise Ship Accident Case
If you or your loved one suffered serious injuries on a cruise ship that departed from the Port of Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, let us hear your story and help you understand your legal options. Contact Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC, today by calling (305) 580-0000 or contact us online. Time is not on your side, since you generally only have one year to file a lawsuit for a cruise ship accident in Florida.
Consultations are always free, and there is no fee unless we obtain compensation for you. We have offices in Chicago and Miami. Se habla español.