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Victims of cruise ship accidents and yacht accidents often suffer debilitating injuries that can change their lives forever. At Hickey Law Firm, P.A., attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey fights for victims throughout Florida, including Miami, to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve. If you or someone you love has been injured in a cruise ship or yacht accident, we can help. At our Miami, Florida law office, a lawyer who handles cruise ship and yacht accident cases can protect your rights. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation.
Cruise Ship Accidents
John H. (Jack) Hickey represented cruise lines for 15 years. Now he represents injured passengers and crew members against the cruise lines and owners. Cruise ships are becoming an increasingly popular getaway for people all over the world. The cruise ship industry brings in billions of dollars a year. Despite its success, cruise lines have recently come under fire because of cruise ship accidents onboard. Passengers have become ill because of poor sanitation, and some have suffered injury from lack of security or safety precautions. Common cruise ship accidents include assault by crew members or other passengers, food poisoning, sexual battery, slip and falls, trip and falls, and injuries on excursions. At our Miami, Florida law office, a lawyer who handles yacht and cruise ship accident cases can help you file a personal injury claim if you have suffered an injury as a result of another party's negligent actions. If a loved one has been killed, we can help your family file a wrongful death claim for compensation.
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The cruise ship industry has restricted when and where you can place a claim. Those restrictions appear in the fine print of the ticket. For example, many tickets make a stipulation that you must notify the cruise line within a specific time from when cruise ship accident occurs. The ticket may also have a provision that requires you to file your claim within one year of the time the cruise ship accident occurred, and they also require that claims be made in a certain state. Because of these limitations, it is important to have representation from an experienced attorney who can ensure you take the necessary steps in case of cruise ship accidents.
Cruise ship lines have a responsibility to ensure there are no dangerous conditions on board that can cause serious injury to its passengers. When cruise ship accidents occur because of poor maintenance, incompetent staff members, or improperly trained employees, the cruise ship owners can be held legally responsible for negligence. Owners can also be held liable for cruise ship accidents that are caused by inadequate safety equipment or emergency precautions. Victims of cruise ship accidents may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you were a passenger who has suffered injury on a cruise, and your ticket requires that you file suit in Miami, Miami-Dade County, or anywhere else in Florida, call us toll free at 1.800.215.7117. This would include any accident on board a cruise ship owned or operated by Carnival Corporation (Carnival Cruise Lines), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, or Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Yacht Accidents
The same laws apply to yacht accidents that apply to cruise ship accidents. In fact, the law makes no distinction between accidents on yachts and accidents on cruise ships. In maritime law, the measure of recovery is dependent on the status of the injured person at the time of the accident. When a passenger is injured, the law of negligence applies; when crew members are injured, the Jones Act, the common law doctrine of un-seaworthiness, and other laws apply. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of a faulty mechanism or a potentially dangerous design element on a yacht, it may also be possible to file a product liability claim against the liable party.
If you or a loved one has been injured aboard a yacht, contact our Miami, Florida, law firm today. A lawyer who handles yacht accident cases can review your case and devise a course of action to help ensure you are justly compensated for your injuries. Personal injury and maritime lawyer John H. (Jack) Hickey is experienced in all aspects of maritime law and will work tirelessly to see that your interests are protected.
Contact Our Miami Law Office
Individuals who are looking to file a personal injury claim for an accident they suffered on a cruise ship or yacht can turn to the staff at Hickey Law Firm, P.A., for help. Located in Miami, Florida, a lawyer who handles cruise ship and yacht accident cases from our firm can explain your rights to you, review your case, determine liability, and advise you of your options. Contact our law firm today to learn more about filing a claim or to schedule a free consultation. Our firm has achieved significant results on behalf of past clients, and we will work hard to do the same for you.
OUR MISSION is to provide to you, the honest, seriously injured person, the advice you need, the representation you want, and the compensation you deserve. By doing this, we correct unsafe places, procedures, conditions, and products on cruise ships, stores, commercial facilities, at work, and at home.
Representing honest seriously injured people in cases of personal injury, wrongful death, cruise ship accidents, maritime accidents, boating accidents, aviation and airplane crashes, slip and falls, trip and falls, car accidents, truck accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, professional negligence, wrongful prescriptions, sexual assault, assault and battery, and negligent security. We represent these people in cases where they have suffered wrongful death or injuries with permanent impairments or disabilities such as orthopedic injuries which include broken bones or torn ligaments or tendons, injuries to the organs, neurological injuries, head and brain injuries, burn injuries, psychological injuries from trauma, or scarring and disfigurement.
In Miami, Florida, cruise ship and yacht accidents pose a real risk to individuals. A lawyer from Hickey Law Firm, P.A. can help if you or someone you love has been injured in a cruise ship or yacht accident.
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