Cruise Ship Accident Attorney
Serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth and the Port St. Lucie area
Every year, millions of people embark on cruise ships to enjoy dream vacations. Unfortunately, some passengers will suffer the nightmare of serious personal injury, sexual assault or death aboard ship. Most onboard injuries and deaths are preventable if not for cruise ship negligence, inadequate security, poor ship maintenance and irregular inspections. If you or a loved one is injured on a cruise ship, seek assistance immediately from renowned cruise ship injury attorney Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Common Cruise Ship Injuries
- Slip and fall accidents
- Water accidents
- Port-of-call accidents
- Sexual or physical assault by crew members or passengers
- Severe illness from contaminated food
Medical Negligence
Medical negligence is another area of potential harm. Cruise ships are often ill-equipped to deal with all but the most simple of injuries. Ill or injured patients may disembark at a foreign port for further treatment. Unfortunately, this could expose the patient to unqualified or poorly equipped doctors and result in the wrong diagnosis, improper treatment or other significant issues regarding medical care.
The location of the cruise ship at the time of your injury may bear upon your case. If the cruise ship was traveling within U.S. waters at the time of your injury, state laws will apply to your claim. If outside U.S. territorial waters, maritime laws will apply.
What to Do if a Cruise Ship Injury Happens to You
What are your options if you or a loved one suffers cruise ship injury or illness? In many cases, filing a lawsuit against the cruise ship company and others for negligence may help you recover damages for:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future lost wages
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of life enjoyment, loss of consortium and other intangible damages
Why a Knowledgeable Attorney is Crucial
There is no time to delay in filing your lawsuit since a statute of limitations applies. Additionally, cruise ship passenger contracts impose additional time restrictions. The passing of time may also make your case harder to prove, since eyewitness testimony and evidence may fade.
Filing a lawsuit for your cruise ship injury or a loved one’s death can be complex and frustrating. In West Palm Beach, Florida, The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb can assist you in filing your injury claim and will fight to ensure you receive all the compensation to which you are legally entitled. Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
OFFICE LOCATION: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 402
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
1-800-GOLD-LAW
Call Toll Free 1-800-GOLD-LAW (465-3529)
The reader’s understanding of the information on this website about personal injury law does not constitute a formal legal relationship with the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. Please do not assume this content to be formal legal advice. If you would like to know if you have a valid cruise ship accident case, please contact an attorney in Palm Beach County at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today for a complimentary consultation regarding cruise ship injury law in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Port St. Lucie and Palm Beach County, Florida.
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