Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer
Fighting for injured cruise ship passengers under maritime law
Experienced Cruise Ship Injury Representation
Millions of passengers take cruises departing from New York City each year. While cruise vacations should be relaxing, accidents and injuries are common—from slip and falls on wet decks to assaults, medical malpractice, and shore excursion accidents. Cruise lines prioritize profits over safety, often failing to maintain vessels or provide adequate security.
Cruise ship injury cases are governed by complex federal maritime law with strict deadlines and unique liability rules. Your cruise ticket contains a contract with provisions limiting cruise line liability, restricting where you can sue, and imposing short notice requirements. Most passengers have only six months to notify the cruise line and one year to file a lawsuit.
Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. has experience handling cruise ship injury cases under maritime law. We understand the strict deadlines, navigate complex federal regulations, and fight against cruise line lawyers to recover compensation for injured passengers. Time is critical—contact us immediately after a cruise ship injury.
Common Cruise Ship Accidents
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Wet decks, inadequate lighting, poor maintenance, or obstacles causing passenger falls
Medical Malpractice
Negligent medical care in cruise ship medical facilities by ship doctors and nurses
Assault and Negligent Security
Passenger assaults, sexual assaults, or crimes due to inadequate security measures
Swimming Pool and Recreational Accidents
Drowning, diving injuries, or accidents at pools, waterslides, and recreational areas
Food Poisoning and Illness Outbreaks
Norovirus, food contamination, or sanitation failures causing passenger illness
Shore Excursion Accidents
Injuries during cruise line-arranged tours, activities, or transportation
Critical Deadlines for Cruise Ship Claims
6-Month Notice Requirement
You must provide written notice to the cruise line within six months of your injury. Missing this deadline can bar your claim forever.
1-Year Lawsuit Deadline
You must file a lawsuit within one year of the injury—much shorter than typical personal injury cases. Do not wait.
Venue Restrictions
Cruise tickets specify where lawsuits must be filed, often in Florida regardless of where you live. Maritime attorneys handle cases nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue a cruise line for injuries?
Yes, but cruise ship injury cases are governed by federal maritime law and cruise line ticket contracts with strict rules. You typically have only six months to provide written notice to the cruise line and one year to file a lawsuit—much shorter than standard personal injury cases. Cruise line tickets also specify where lawsuits must be filed, often in Florida. Contact an attorney immediately after a cruise ship injury.
What is maritime law?
Maritime law (admiralty law) is a specialized area of federal law governing activities on navigable waters. It applies to cruise ships, determining liability standards, damage limits, and procedural rules different from land-based personal injury cases. Maritime lawyers understand these unique legal principles.
What injuries occur on cruise ships?
Common injuries include slip and falls on wet decks, medical malpractice in ship medical facilities, food poisoning, swimming pool accidents, assault and negligent security, gangway accidents, shore excursion injuries, recreational activity injuries, and overboard incidents.
Are cruise lines liable for shore excursion accidents?
It depends. Cruise lines often claim shore excursions are operated by independent contractors, but they may still be liable for negligent selection, inadequate warnings, or misrepresenting safety. If the cruise line arranged, promoted, or profited from the excursion, they may share liability.
What compensation can I recover?
You may recover medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in death cases, funeral expenses and loss of companionship. However, cruise line ticket contracts often contain damage caps and liability limitations that experienced maritime attorneys can challenge.
Why Choose Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.?
Maritime Law Expertise
We understand federal maritime law, cruise line contracts, and unique procedural requirements for cruise ship cases.
Meet Critical Deadlines
We act immediately to meet six-month notice and one-year lawsuit deadlines that destroy cases if missed.
Take on Major Cruise Lines
We fight Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and other cruise lines with experienced maritime law teams.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Injured on a Cruise Ship? Call IMMEDIATELY
You have only 6 months to notify the cruise line. Don't wait—contact us now for a free consultation. Available Available 24/7.