Cruise Accident Attorneys

Sexual & Physical Assault

Cruise ship employees have a duty to protect passengers from physical danger and harm. Sexual and physical assault could be the result of negligence in the form of insufficient security and poorly trained or improperly screened staff. If you or a loved one experienced physical or sexual assault while on a cruise, contact an experienced personal injury law firm to discuss your right to file a claim against the cruise company and offending

Slip-And-Fall Accidents

One of the most common accidents on a cruise ship is a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident. These are commonly caused by slippery walkway surfaces, loosely installed railing, insufficient lighting and poorly maintained stairwells. On cruises that feature pools and water slides, personal injury claims also include injury on slides, diving boards and walkways.

Report Your Injury To The Authorities Immediately

After sustaining an injury onboard a cruise, report the accident to staff as soon as possible. The sooner the accident is reported to staff members, the faster you are likely to receive medical attention, and thereafter, be able to record time-sensitive details of the accident that may be helpful when filing a claim with a personal injury accident attorney.

Document The Accident

If possible, take photographs of the conditions that caused your injury. Do not depend on the ship’s crew to document and take photographs, as they may forget to do so. Documenting your account of the accident and the conditions that caused your injury both in writing and with photographs is crucial to the viability of your personal injury claim.

Be Cautious Filling Out Paperwork

Often times, after an accident occurs on a cruise, the cruise line will require the injured party to fill out a “Guest Injury Statement.”  When you suffer an injury, your emotions are likely to run high, especially when another party is to blame for the accident. If possible, give yourself time to compose your emotions before filling it out as this form will be used as a discoverable piece of evidence that can either help or hinder your case.

Contact A Lawyer As Soon As Possible

Becoming injured while on a cruise ship that is hundreds or thousands of miles from shore can make it difficult to get in contact with a lawyer. If you feel strongly that you suffered personal injury due to negligence of the cruise line or cruise staff, it’s imperative that you contact an Orlando personal injury attorney as soon as you are able to.