Taking a cruise can be a very special experience. However, unfortunately, it often happens that passengers while taking a cruise will suffer an injury. Cruise ship passengers may suffer an injury due to a negligent condition on the ship, while boarding or disembarking, being assaulted by a fellow passenger or a crew member or on a shore excursion.
Since millions of people of all ages take cruises every year it is inevitable that some passengers will suffer an injury during a cruise. Injuries to passengers on cruise ships can occur due to defective automatic doors, elevators or escalators, insufficient lighting, slippery floors, inadequate safety precautions during rough weather, lack of proper maintenance and, unfortunately, in many other ways. Whether the cruise ship is responsible to compensate the injured passenger is always the issue to be determined.
When booking a cruise, you are given a “ticket” by the cruise line. This ticket has much writing with very small lettering on it so that most people never read it. However, your rights to bring a lawsuit are controlled by the ticket. Where you may bring a lawsuit against a cruise ship and how much time you have to bring a lawsuit are controlled by your ticket. What law applies? If the ship is a Bahamian or Panamanian then you may be governed by their laws.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury on a cruise ship then make sure to save all your tickets and travel documentation; to take photographs of the dangerous condition that caused your injury as well as of your injuries; take the names and contact information of any fellow passengers that can provide helpful information or testimony. Do not rely on or expect the cruise ship personnel to provide you with any assistance in pursuing your claim as their only aim is to protect the cruise line.
The firm of Jaroslawicz & Jaros has successfully been representing people that suffered injuries as a result of using or being injured by or on a boat for over forty (40) years.
If you or a loved one have been injured while a Cruise Ship Passenger then you need the right advice and counseling to proceed with your case.
At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we have over 40 years of experience helping accident victims in New York recover compensation. The clients we represent benefit from the personal attention of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.
The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have obtained verdicts and settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of our individual clients. Since all New York personal injury law firms generally charge the same legal fee why not hire an experienced law firm with a proven track record?
When you retain the New York City accident lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, you will always work directly with your lawyer, and not with a paralegal or secretary. We will always be available to you! Our hundreds of positive client reviews and testimonials speak for themselves.
Contact the attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros for a free legal consultation regarding your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so that you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.
You can reach partner Abraham Jaros directly, either call his cell 917-842-9544, or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com. Or call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212 227 2780 in New York, or toll free 800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire.
