Cruise Ship Accidents
Cruise Ship Accident
The laws that apply to ships at sea, their passengers and crew are special and quite different from the laws of land. Attorneys at the Law Offices of Jose R. Fernandez, P.A. are very familiar with these maritime laws and have extensive experience in handling related types of claims.
If you have questions about whether or not you may have a case, feel free to contact us at the Law Offices of Jose R. Fernandez, P.A., to begin protecting your rights and schedule a free initial consultation.
When it comes to cruise ship injuries and maritime law, it is especially important to pay attention to details from the very beginning, even from the time of obtaining the cruise ticket. These tickets generally contain information about the liability of the chosen cruise line with respect to the safety of its passengers.
This information should be read carefully and understood accurately, as it is the key to protecting legal rights in case things go wrong or things take an unforeseen turn. The information generally extends to stating the prerequisites that the passenger must meet in order to file a claim.
These conditions provide a fairly small window of legal action for both passengers and lawyers and make it imperative to act and react quickly and efficiently.
In addition to timeframe-related information, cruise passengers should also pay attention to incidental limitations information regarding the location where valid claims can be filed.
As cruise ships are considered "common carriers," they are required to exercise the highest level of care to ensure that their passengers are safe and protected from harm.
