The Bottom Line: You the passenger are required to file suit where the ticket requires, not where you live, not where you got on the ship.
Recently, I got an email from someone in New York asking if we represent people, namely cruise line passengers, who live out of state, in that case New York. The answer is YES!
The would-be client asked if she needed a New York attorney. The answer is NO!
At HICKEY LAW FIRM, P.A., we represent people, cruise line passengers, who live all over the United States and in fact the world. Why? How? THE BOTTOM LINE: You the passenger are required to file suit where the ticket requires, not where you live, not where you got on the ship. So, you need a maritime law specialist in the place where the ticket requires. If you sailed on a ship of Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, or Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, you are required to file the suit in Miami, Florida.
Writing a letter is not filing suit. Only filing suit will stop the clock on the time limit to file suit which usually is one year from the date of the accident. If you go beyond that limit without filing suit, you will be out of luck; you will have no claim. Only an attorney licensed to practice in Florida can file suit here. Only an attorney who knows maritime law-and who knows the cruise lines- should represent you and file suit against the cruise lines.
If you were a passenger on a cruise ship and were injured on the ship or on the tender going to or from shore, as a result of the negligence of the ship or cruise line or their employees, call us toll free today at: 1.800.215.7117. We will talk to you and all consultations are free.
We can help you and we are the ones who are qualified to help. We are here in Miami, Florida, the cruise line capital of the world and the place where most passengers will have to file suit.
I know. I used to represent the cruise lines, for 17 years. I am a maritime law specialist. I am the lawyer who your local lawyer will call for advice and help when the cruise lines deny your claim or refuse to settle with you.
Do not waste anymore time. Call us today. It is toll free: 1.800.215.7117. www.hickeylawfirm.com.
