Since 1988, Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen has represented families who have lost loved ones to someone else's negligent actions. Our firm has a proven track record of success, winning millions of dollars in rightful compensation for our clients.
Cruise Ship Accident Lawyers in Boca Raton
Holding Negligent Cruise Lines & Other Parties Accountable Since 1988
South Florida has beautiful weather year-round, making it the perfect location for fleets of cruise ships to disembark, regardless of whether it is summer or winter. Sadly, some cruise ships are in disrepair, prone to accidents, or have some type of hazard on board.
If you have been injured in a serious cruise ship accident, you may have a legal right to sue the responsible party — but you only have a limited time to exercise this right. Our experienced Boca Raton attorneys at Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen can help you bring the at-fault party to justice and increase your chances of recovering your full compensation before time runs out.
You deserve top-tier legal counsel. Call (866) 629-1061 today to speak with a Boca Raton lawyer about your cruise ship injury case.
Can You Sue a Cruise Line for a Cruise Ship Accident?
Any cruise ship passenger injured by negligence on the part of a cruise line may qualify to file a lawsuit against that cruise line. Often, it is possible to hold the cruise line accountable for the negligence of various parties for which it is legally responsible, such as the captain and crew. Any property hazards on the cruise ship, such as toxic chemicals or inadequate security measures, may also fall under the responsibility of the cruise line, meaning it can be sued for any resulting injuries.
That being said, sometimes the liable party is not the cruise line itself but the owner of the specific vessel on which you were injured, the company that sold you tickets, the company that chartered the trip, or another third party that caused you injury, such as another passenger who physically attacked you. A lawyer can help you identify exactly which party or parties may be held liable for your injury.
Common Cruise Ship Injuries
Since cruise ships are essentially hotels on water, the potential for injury is immensely high and the range of injuries is vast.
The most common cruise ship injuries tend to include:
- Food poisoning
- Viral infection
- Sexual assault
- Assault and battery
- Falling overboard
- Fire and burn injuries
- Excursion injuries
- Slip and fall injuries on wet decks or surfaces
- Boarding, docking, and disembarking injuries
- Injuries sustained due to a lack of safety measures
- Medical errors caused by improper first aid
Important Deadlines for Cruise Ship Accident Lawsuits
Cases involving accidents in open water often have tight deadlines. You may have been required to sign liability waivers as part of the “passenger ticket contract,” which most likely limited your right to sue and subjected you to further legal deadlines. Most passenger ticket contracts require that all cruise ship injuries be reported to the cruise line within 180 days and that all personal injury lawsuits be filed within one year of when the injury was sustained.
Due to these stringent deadlines and rules governing cruise ship accident lawsuits, it is important to reach out to an attorney as soon after the accident as possible. If you fail to meet these deadlines, you will not be able to seek compensation in a court of law.
Call a Skilled Boca Raton Attorney at (866) 629-1061
With more than 30 years of legal experience, Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen can help you identify the negligent party responsible for your injury, as well as meet any applicable deadlines. To ensure your suit is comprehensive, we will conduct a full investigation into the accident and the negligent party’s actions and reputation. Our skilled lawyers will not settle for less when it comes to your compensation; to date, we have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients in Boca Raton and throughout the state.
If you or a loved one has sustained a cruise ship injury and suffered damages as a result, contact a Boca Raton cruise ship accident attorney onlinetoday for a free consultation.
A Legacy of Compassion & Excellence
Working With Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen-
Changing Lives by Changing The Law
Since our firm opened, we've made it our mission to get justice for our clients and their families. We've not only taken on cases that other firms had turned down, but we've also fought to get unjust laws and restrictions overturned or modified.
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A Team of Legal Professionals
Complex legal cases require extensive research, trial experience, and industry knowledge, which is why we always have a team of attorneys working on every case we take on. Our team-centric approach to litigation means that we're able to really focus on getting our clients the best possible outcome.
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There Are No Upfront Legal Fees
We handle all of our claims on a contingency fee basis and will handle all legal fees, court costs, and expert fees related to your specific case. With decades of experience in this industry, we have a wealth of experts we work with routinely to ensure your case is handled with the utmost care.
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We Understand the Medicine
Our attorneys not only take the time to understand the evidence in your case, but also the pathology and medical techniques used in your specific situation. We believe that any attorney that takes on these types of cases needs to be on equal footing with medical professionals and physicians.
A LEGACY OF CHANGING LIVES
Millions Recovered on Behalf of Our Clients-
Medical Malpractice Eight-Figure Settlement Achieved for Family Involved in a Medical Malpractice Case
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Medical Malpractice Eight-Figure Settlement for Failure to Timely Treat a Heart Attack
After successfully opening and stenting a 53-year-old man's blocked artery, while in the recovery room, the patient suffered another heart attack, but this time it took medical staff nearly 90 minutes to get him back to the catheterization lab. Due to the delay, his heart stopped. He was revived in the operating room, but he suffered a hypoxic brain injury, causing massive brain damage.
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Medical Malpractice Eight-Figure Settlement for Victim of Nursing Medical Malpractice
A middle-aged woman was in a hospital recovering from a brain aneurysm. While recovering in her hospital room, she grew agitated and began pulling on the tracheostomy tube connected to her neck. The nurse on duty documented that she was pulling at her tubes six different times in 24 hours, and yet did nothing to prevent her from being able to dismantle the tubes.
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Hotel & Resort Liability Eight-Figure Settlement in Premises Liability Case
A Massachusetts man was visiting Key West, Fla. for vacation. During his time at a resort restaurant and bar, the tourist jumped into the water adjacent to the property and severely injured his neck, leaving him quadriplegic.
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Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge Collapse $100,000,000
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Judgment on Behalf of Miami Doctor $1,750,000
A $1.75 million vehicle collision judgment in Volusia County on behalf of a Miami doctor who was permanently injured as a result of an automobile accident.
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Jury Verdict Against the University of Florida $23,500,000
A $23.5 million medical malpractice jury verdict against the University of Florida on behalf of a woman who suffered a massive stroke when a medical procedure to ease her migraines went wrong.
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Jury Verdict Against Vision Air $5,000,000
A Multidistrict and Class Action Litigation jury verdict in Nevada federal court against Vision Airlines to recover unpaid hazard pay on behalf of the pilots and flight attendants who operated Vision’s Air Bridge into the war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Jury Verdict for Palm Beach County Residents $19,000,000
A Multidistrict and Class Action Litigation jury verdict on behalf of residents of Palm Beach County, Florida, whose citrus trees were cut down by the state as part of its program directed toward the elimination of citrus canker.
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Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Former Major League Baseball Star $898,000
A medical malpractice jury verdict on behalf of a former Major League Baseball star against an ophthalmologist for negligence in the removal of a cataract and implantation of an artificial lens in our client’s left eye.
