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WELLINGTON CRUISE SHIP Accidents

WELLINGTON CRUISE SHIP INJURY LAWYER

Florida has a number of cruise ships coming into its many ports all year round. When people set out on a cruise, they are expecting the experience of a lifetime, not to get into an accident that leaves them with serious injuries. Unfortunately, people are hurt or become sick on cruise ships all the time. If you or someone you love has been hurt on a cruise ship, it is important to speak to a Wellington cruise ship injury lawyer.

Going Up Against the Major Cruise Lines

The majority of cruise lines are based in Miami, Florida and so, lawsuits must often be filed in this location. However, all cruise lines are different and the package that accompanies the ticket may stipulate that a lawsuit must be filed in another city or region. This is just one way in which filing a claim after a cruise ship injury is so complex.

Another complicating factor is the fact that the major cruise lines have teams of lawyers that aggressively defend against injury claims to shield the company from liability. Some of the biggest companies our Wellington cruise ship injury lawyer go up against include:

  • Carnival Cruise Line
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Crystal Cruises
  • Azamara Cruises
  • Costa Cruises
  • Holland America Line

It is very difficult to go against these major cruise lines, or any other that runs out of Florida, on your own. A personal injury attorney can communicate and negotiate with these companies on your behalf to help you recover the fair settlement you need to recover from your injuries.

Important Elements of Cruise Ship Accidents

It is natural to assume that injury claims involving cruise ship accidents are similar to other types of personal injury claims. They are not. Cruise ship accidents are very unique for the following reasons:

  • Different laws: Accidents on public waterways and international waters are governed by an entirely different set of laws than state laws. Still, many cruise ship accidents are governed by state law. Also, the laws of the country you are in at the time of an accident may also apply to your case.
  • Different time limits: Cruise ship accident claims typically have shorter time limits than other personal injury cases. For example, while you have four years after a car accident to file a claim, you usually only have one year to file a cruise ship accident claim.
  • Medical care: All cruise lines have a doctor onboard, but that does not mean the doctor is experienced with your type of injury. However, receiving medical care while onboard is still often your only option. If your injuries became worse because you did not have access to quality care, it will greatly impact your claim.

Due to the fact that cruise ship accident claims are so different from other types of personal injury cases, it is important to work with a Wellington injury lawyer that has the necessary experience.

Our Cruise Ship Lawyers in Wellington Want to Help with Your Claim

If you or someone you love has been hurt while on a cruise ship, do not go up against the major cruise lines on your own. At Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, our Wellington cruise ship injury lawyers have a proven record of helping accident victims and we want to put our experience to work for you. Call us today at 561-472-8165 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation.

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