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Aronfeld Trial Lawyers represents people seriously hurt through someone else’s negligence. Talk to us about what happened. The consultation is free.

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Why Aronfeld
  • $169M+recovered for our clients*
  • 35+years representing injured people
  • Board
    Certified
    in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar
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Lebron Case

CASE DESCRIPTION

Plaintiff Edgardo Lebron, a first-time ice skater and first-time cruise
passenger, suffered breaks of all three of his ankle bones, called a trimalleolar
fracture, after he fell while ice skating aboard the Adventurer of the Seas, a cruise
ship operated by Defendant Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (RCCL).

  • 2016Fell and was injured Ice skating before dinner
  • 2016He was later taken by air ambulance to a private hospital where they could not perform the appropriate surgery
  • 2016Opted to return to his home island of Puerto Rico for surgery
  • 2017Lebron filed action to recover for his injuries
  • OCTOBER 2018 The jury returned a verdict that allocated $667,000 to Lebron
  • JANUARY 8, 2019Mr.Lebron files his Appeal
  • JUNE 2020 Appelate court reinstates the verdict judgment and Lebron awarded $667,000 plus cost and injuries

Final Result

In sum, the jury was entitled to find Royal Caribbean had constructive notice
of the gouge in the ice based on the following evidence presented at trial. First,
Royal Caribbean’s expert and employee explained it is important to maintain and
resurface the ice to prevent accident and injury. This establishes Royal
Caribbean’s general knowledge of the unsafe condition at issue—gouges in the ice.

667,000

Dollars Awarded

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of cases does Aronfeld Trial Lawyers handle?

We represent people hurt by someone else’s negligence: cruise ship and maritime injuries, car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls and other premises cases, medical and plastic surgery malpractice, wrongful death, and dangerous drugs and products.

Where is your office?

Our office is in Coral Gables, minutes from downtown Miami and PortMiami. We represent injured people throughout Florida, and cruise passengers and crew from across the U.S. and around the world.

Who will handle my case?

Our trial lawyers, led by Spencer Aronfeld, who is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. You will have direct access to your legal team.

Do you speak Spanish?

Sí. Se habla español. We can help you in English or Spanish, 24/7.

How much does it cost to hire Aronfeld Trial Lawyers?

Nothing up front. Consultations are free, and we work on a contingency fee: No Recovery. No Fee.

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