According to Cruise Junkie, there were 35 cases of overboard passengers on major cruise lines in 2019 alone. Earlier this week as I write this article, a woman fell over her balcony and died after hitting the lower deck on the Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady Cruise. These are extremely fatal and unfortunate incidents which can be avoided.
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Cruise ship vacations are supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, accidents can happen, and one of the most serious incidents that can occur is a passenger falling overboard. According to Conde Nast, roughly 90% of overboard cases result in death. Many statistics regarding overboard cases are not made public by cruise lines, and thus the severity of this type of situation might even be more pressing and frequent than currently understood.
If somebody you know or love has been involved in a cruise ship overboard incident, it’s important to understand your legal rights and options. Throughout thousands of cases, our maritime personal injury attorneys have been able to help injured and deceased passenger families receive compensation for their losses.
There are a number of factors that can contribute to a cruise ship overboard incident. Some of the most common causes include:
If you believe that any of these factors contributed to an overboard incident which you are connected to, contact our offices so we can begin the investigative process.
If you’ve been involved in a cruise ship overboard incident, our team of maritime personal injury attorneys can help you in a number of ways. First and foremost, we can help you understand your legal rights and options. We have been advising clients on the best course of action based on specific circumstances for decades, and have been successful in generating plans and arguments to win your case. This may involve negotiating with the cruise line’s insurance company or filing a lawsuit against the cruise line. Our offices are located a short drive away from the Miami Federal Courthouse, the courthouse where almost all international cruise ship injury cases are handled, regardless of the date or location of the accident.
At Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, our passionate attorneys have helped thousands of clients recover compensation and reach high settlements for their losses in cruise ship accidents. We understand the unique legal and practical challenges of these cases, and we are committed to helping our clients get the justice they deserve.
To learn more about how we can help you, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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Call 866-597-4529Send us a messageOften, yes. Under maritime law, cruise lines owe passengers reasonable care. If the cruise line knew or should have known about the danger that led to an overboard accident and failed to fix it or warn you, it may be responsible for your injuries.
Get medical care in the ship’s medical center, report what happened to the crew and ask for a copy of the incident report, photograph the area and your injuries, and get the names of witnesses. Keep your ticket, receipts and medical records.
Most cruise ticket contracts require written notice within about six months and a lawsuit within one year of the injury. Some deadlines are even shorter, so contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Most major cruise lines require passenger lawsuits to be filed in the court named in the ticket contract, often federal court in Miami. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers is based in Miami and represents passengers from across the country.
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