Boynton Beach Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Florida is the hub of America’s cruise industry. In 2024 alone, more than 8.2 million passengers boarded cruise ships at one of the Sunshine State’s three main East Coast ports. And for most of those millions of passengers, their cruise was a dream vacation.
For other passengers, however, that dream became a nightmare when they suffered a serious injury while on their cruise. Many people in this situation simply assume that the cruise line will pay for their medical bills and other losses arising from an on-board accident. But if you are serious about seeking compensation, you need to work with an experienced Boynton Beach cruise ship injury lawyer. The team at Steinberg Law can review your case, explain the process of demanding compensation, and represent you in dealing with the cruise ship company.
Dealing with the Legal Fallout of Cruise Ship Accidents
Cruise ships carry many of the same safety risks and hazards as land-based resorts and entertainment destinations. Some of the more common cruise ship injuries we see at Steinberg Law include:
- Slip and Fall Accidents — A cruise ship is a bustling network of decks, walkways, and staircases. This presents a number of potential slip and fall hazards, particularly when these areas are wet and poorly maintained by the crew.
- Food Poisoning and Illnesses — Crowded cruise ships are a common source of food-borne illnesses and viral outbreaks. This is often due to improper handling and storage of food, which leads to cross-contamination. We commonly see serious outbreaks of food poisoning, norovirus, salmonella, and E.coli bacteria on cruise ships with lax food safety and hygiene standards.
- Negligent Security — Criminal acts, including assault and even rape, are more likely to occur on a cruise ship than most people realize. Cruise ship lines can be held accountable for their negligence in failing to keep passengers safe from such criminal acts.
- Excursion Accidents — Cruise operators love to up-sell their customers on expensive shore excursion packages. This can include participating in some risky and dangerous recreational activities. But without proper staff training and safety measures, these shore excursions can seriously injure a customer.
- Medical Malpractice — Cruise ships typically have limited medical facilities to deal with minor on-board injuries and illnesses. While not the equivalent of a fully staffed hospital, cruise ship doctors and nurses must still follow the same standards of professional care and may be sued for malpractice if they negligently misdiagnose or mistreat a passenger.
Contact Steinberg Law Today
Suing a cruise ship operator is not the same process as pursuing a personal injury claim against most land-based businesses. Cruise ship tickets are legal contracts that usually contain language limiting where and when a passenger can file a lawsuit. Typically, your ticket requires you to file a written claim with the cruise line within 6 months and then file a lawsuit within 1 year of your injury. These are far stricter deadlines than exist under Florida’s normal statute of limitations.
So if you were recently injured while taking a cruise, it is imperative that you not delay in seeking legal advice. Our Boynton Beach cruise ship injury lawyers can assist you in asserting your legal rights. Contact Steinberg Law today to schedule a consultation.
