If you were hurt on a Royal Caribbean ship, on a shore excursion, or getting on or off a tender boat, you may have a claim against the cruise line. Royal Caribbean’s ticket contract sets short deadlines, so it pays to get answers early.
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Missing a deadline can end your claim. Evidence such as CCTV footage, maintenance logs and witness names disappears fast.
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We help people who have been involved in an accident and been injured on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Suing RCCL presents unique challenges for both individuals and cruise ship maritime injury lawyers who represent them.
And since Carnival may be the largest cruise line in the world by total yearly passenger count; Royal Caribbean is actually the largest cruise line in the world by revenue, with its mega cruise ships that are much larger and have more passenger and crew capacity.
Royal Caribbean was actually founded in Norway in 1968 and today it is based in Miami at the Port of Miami. Recently, it changed its name from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL) to Royal Caribbean International (RCI).
Personal injury cases against RCCL are common because it owns and operates the five largest cruise ships in the world. More passengers on more ships doing more things like ice skating, zip lining, using the surf machine or simply walking on wet or slippery decks and staircases translates into more incidents and injuries.
Currently, Royal operates 26 ships and has four more mega cruise ships ordered to be built and delivered in the next couple of years. All Royal cruise ships have a name that end with: “of the Seas”
There are several different types of Royal Caribbean ships and they are divided into classes:
Our Royal Caribbean cruise ship accidents attorneys are both experienced and aggressive in representing passengers who have been hurt onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s cruise ships. RCCL’s corporate and legal team are based in the Port of Miami which is only a few blocks away from the United States District Courthouse where all RCCL passenger injury lawsuits and claims must be filed. This can often pose an enormous burden on our clients because they will be forced, according to RCCL’s passenger contract, to litigate their claims in Miami-even if the accident happened at sea. In addition, the claim must be filed within one (1) year of the date of the incident. Because of the tight deadline to file a claim, it is important to hire a lawyer who has both the experience and knowledge to protect your legal rights.
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RCCL’s fleet consists of 21 ships in service in addition to its subsidiary brands–Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, and CDF Croisières de France–and since 1991 all RCCL ships have borne names that end in “of the Seas.”
Besides the home port of Miami, Florida, RCCL ships dock in approximately 300 ports worldwide, from the Caribbean to Croatia, Belize, China, and Alaska. RCCL ships are literally floating cities that provide passengers onboard amenities ranging from casinos, Broadway-style shows, nightclubs, fitness centers, and spas, to day-care programs for children.
If you have been injured aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, it is important to contact our office immediately. Important data on the ship such as CCTV footage, witness statements, maintenance and inspection logs, and crewmember records will be needed to understand how and why an injury occurred.
We have helped passengers from around the world who have slipped, tripped and fallen on wet and slippery decks, staircases and over unmarked threshold aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships. These injuries commonly result in fractured arms, legs and knee injuries that often result in surgeries, lost wages and medical expenses. Sometimes, however, the accidents are more severe and have left passengers with severe spinal damages and brain damage.
Not all injuries aboard Royal Caribbean ships are in fact cases, and knowing the difference of a simple accident and a legitimate claim is something that we pride ourselves in. We are passionate about holding Royal Caribbean International accountable when and if they put their corporate profits ahead of passenger safety. Contact us today for your free initial consultation and let our decades of experience help protect your legal rights.
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Call 866-597-4529Send us a messageYes, if the injury was caused by the cruise line’s negligence. Your rights are governed by maritime law and your passenger contract. You generally have to show Royal Caribbean knew, or should have known, about the danger, such as slippery decks, unsafe stairs or waterslide and pool hazards.
Choose a Miami maritime lawyer who regularly litigates in federal court in Miami, where Royal Caribbean’s ticket requires most injury cases to be filed. Spencer Aronfeld is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and has represented injured cruise passengers since 1991.
Royal Caribbean’s ticket contract generally requires written notice of your claim within 6 months and a lawsuit within 1 year of the injury. Missing either deadline can end your claim.
In federal court in Miami (the Southern District of Florida). Royal Caribbean’s ticket contract generally requires it, even if you live in another state and sailed from another port.
Common claims include slips and falls on wet decks and stairs, injuries on shore excursions, medical malpractice by shipboard medical staff, foodborne and other illnesses, assaults and overboard accidents.
Possibly. Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean’s private island, and Royal Caribbean may be responsible for unsafe conditions there. Excursions sold by the cruise line can also create claims against both the cruise line and the tour operator. The same ticket deadlines usually apply.
Often, yes. Royal Caribbean ships and CocoCay have large water parks. Injuries from poorly maintained slides, missing supervision or unsafe pool decks can support a claim.
Often, yes. In Franza v. Royal Caribbean (2014), the federal appeals court covering Florida allowed a passenger’s family to hold Royal Caribbean responsible for negligent shipboard medical care.
It can affect deadlines, where you can sue and, on some international voyages, how much can be recovered. Those limits have exceptions, so have a lawyer review your ticket.
Yes. Because Royal Caribbean cases are filed in Miami, we represent cruise passengers from across the country, mostly by phone, video and email. Call (866) 597-4529.
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