Cruise Ship Injury and Boating Accident Lawyer
Strong Advocacy for Florida Injury Victims Statewide Florida • Se Habla Español
Did a vacation cruise or recreational outing in the Bahamas, the Carribean, or elsewhere lead to serious injury? You need an attorney who acts swiftly to protect your interests and vigorously pursues monetary damages from the responsible party. Contact Mitchell Fox
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1-800-529-8883
Our Fort Lauderdale, Florida, law firm handles boat accidents and cruise ship accidents resulting in significant injury or wrongful death. Personal injury lawyer Mitchell Fox has practiced since 1988, assisting clients in South Florida, the Florida Keys, Central Florida, and statewide. He is knowledgeable about the cruise ship industry, insurance issues, and Florida and maritime law (admiralty law).
Cruise Ship Injury Claims
Most tickets for a vacation cruise state that an injury claim must be filed within one year of the accident. A lawsuit is filed when it becomes clear that litigation is a means to an end. Instead of wasting valuable time hoping the case will settle, contact Mitchell Fox so that he can take immediate action to file a lawsuit and preserve evidence that could make or break your case.
They also may specify where the claim must be filed — often in a Miami, Florida, court. It is critical to hire qualified legal counsel quickly to commence an investigation and prepare a case within this short time frame. (One client with a solid case was unable to collect because the statute of limitations had expired.)
At a larger law firm, a senior partner may meet with you initially, then hand your case off to a paralegal or junior associate. At our firm, you are never lost in the shuffle because Mitchell Fox handles your claim personally.
Common cruise ship injuries include:
- On-board slip and fall accidents on decks, stairs, or swimming areas.
- Physical or sexual assault by passengers or crew
- Sports-related injuries in cruise-sanctioned excursions (including parasailing, mopeds, snorkling, scuba diving, tour buses, and charter fishing boats)
Don’t sign a settlement offer before contacting your attorney. We will take on the major cruise lines, including Disney, Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian / NCL and all others.
Boat and Watercraft Injuries
Depending on where the accident occurred, a boating accident may fall under U.S. maritime law (navigable waters) or Florida (state waters) jurisdiction. One important difference is whether the owner of the vessel is liable for damages. Mr. Fox can explain your rights for your particular situation.
Our firm has achieved settlements and jury verdicts in a wide range of accident cases:
- Motorboat collisions and collisions with a fixed object
- Personal watercraft (Jet-Ski Waverunner) accidents
- Sailboat injuries
- Swimmers or divers struck by vessels
- Slip and fall injuries aboard boats, or on a dock or marina
- Drunk boating accidents
Mitchell Fox acts quickly to build a case for damages: securing Coast Guard or state agency reports, preserving the vessels and photographing damage, investigating alcohol use, navigation violations, or other negligence.
Jones Act Claims
Maritime workers (seamen) who are injured on the job are entitled to certain rights under the federal Jones Act, including medical care. Seamen can include ship workers, charter boat crews, and even harbor workers ashore. Unlike civilian employees, seamen can file negligence claims against their employer and/or supervisors and co-workers for injuries.
Boat and cruise ship injury victims can collect damages for medical expenses and lost wages, future earnings lost to disability, future medical needs, pain and suffering, and compensation for loss of quality of life.
Statewide Florida • 1-800-529-8883
Contact a Florida boating accident lawyer who can give you a frank evaluation of your possible claim. If we take your case, you can count on aggressive representation to secure full damages. Spanish translation on staff.
