If you have been injured on a cruise ship departing from a Florida port and need experienced legal representation, contact the law offices of Mark David Press, located in Coral Gables, Florida. I represent clients from all over the United States (and other countries), before cruise ship companies such as Norwegian, Disney, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines. I am an attorney who can provide you with an honest assessment of your case and help you obtain just compensation for your injuries or losses.
Why do I need a cruise ship injury lawyer?
Simply put, you may be required to litigate your personal injury claim in Florida. In most circumstances, when you purchase a ticket for a Florida cruise ship vacation, you are also signing a “venue” agreement. This means that if you have traveled to Florida from any other part of the United States (or internationally) for a cruise ship vacation and you are injured, you have to file suit in Florida to pursue your claim. These agreements are commonly accepted by the courts, and widely enforced by cruise ship companies.
Even though you may have been injured while at sea, and were nowhere near Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, or any other Florida port you departed from, a Florida court is the venue you would be required to file suit and litigate in. This may seem like wholly bad news, but it is not. My law firm has handled an extensive number of Florida cruise ship injury cases, and I can help you.
If you are injured on a Florida cruise ship, you need to act fast,
If you have been injured on a cruise ship vacation (Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, etc.) in the Florida, the Florida Keys, or the Caribbean, you need to act fast. Because almost all of these cases are governed by Florida law, you must be aware of the fact that Florida has a 1 year statute of limitations on personal injury actions arising from an act of negligence by a cruise ship company or one of their employees.
Injuries That Often Occur On Florida Cruise Ships
Like injuries that occur on land, there are many ways a passenger could be injured. The cruise ship injuries that I see most often are:
Slip & Falls Accidents
- Broken bones
- Injuries caused by fire
- Injuries caused by improper maintenance
Medical Malpractice
- Some act by the cruise ship doctor or medical staff that causes injury
Negligent Hiring
Intentional Torts
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- Sexual assault by a Cruise employee
- Physical battery by a cruise employee
Contact the Law Offices of Mark David Press
Please contact us for a free initial consultation if you have been injured on a New York, Alaskan, or Florida cruise ship; or on a Carnival Cruise Line vacation. I provide aggressive, personalized injury representation.
Some of the Florida cruise ship companies that I have successfully litigated against include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
