Cruise Ship Injury and Accident Attorneys

We help injured cruise ship passengers

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60 years of combined cruise ship injury law experience

Successfully represented hundreds of injured clients from around the world

Over $50 Million recovered Specialize in personal injury and wrongful death, with a focus on maritime and admiralty law

Experienced with cruise ship accidents involving injured passengers and crew, seamen injuries, Jones Act cases and recreational boating accidents

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Contact us if you have been Injured on a cruise ship

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Our law firm has successfully represented passengers who have been seriously injured, have become sick or were killed while on a cruise vacation.

We also represent crewmembers working on cruise ships and commerical vessels.

Many of our cases have resulted in settlements or monetary recovery exceeding $1 million.

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Injured on a Cruise Ship - Do I Have A Case?

The attorney's at Waks and Barnett will help you determine if you have a case. As part of a free consultation in the office or over the phone, we will ask you a series of questions to determine if your case has merit. How to file a claim against a cruise line

Some of those questions would include:

When and where did the accident occur?
What injuries did you receive?
How did the injury occur?
Do you believe someone else was at fault?

Understanding the circumstances surrounding your injury will allow us to help you determine if you have a case.
We will review your potential case thoroughly.

You can contact us by phone at 800-905-2891.

Representing Injured Cruise Ship Passengers

We are available for consultation regarding personal injury claims as a result of cruise ship accidents.

Accidents can occur aboard the ship, in bathrooms, on stairways, on wet or slippery decks, because of defective equipment and as a result of assaults by crew members. They can also occur off the ship, on gangways, getting on or off tenders or even during shore excursions.

If you or your relatives have questions or wish to speak to us about a claim,
please call us at this toll-free number: 800-905-2891.

Representing Injured Cruise Ship Crewmembers

Crewmembers aboard cruise ships and other working vessels may also become injured or sick due to the negligence of others. Crewmembers are protected under the Jones Act and may be eligible for compensation, lost wages, medical bills and other benefits.

If you have been injured while working, contact us by phone at 800-905-2891.

Representing All Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases

Waks and Barnett represents all Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases, including:

We represent clients against all cruise lines

Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruise LInes
Disney Cruise Line
Holland America Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises
Royal Carribean Cruises

Representing clients against the large cruise lines

Common questions from our clients

Most people are unprepared for dealing with an injury.

However, accurate information is important and can result in helping you quickly find the right course of legal action.

Here are some questions we're frequently asked:

Can I sue a cruise line?
How long do I have to file a claim?
Where do I need to file suit?
Why do I need a Florida based attorney?
Can I sue for illness or getting sick?
I'm a crewmember - what are my rights?
How do I find a good cruise ship injury lawyer?
Do you handle slip and fall cases?
What if the cruise ship told me I can't sue?

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Experienced Attorneys

While Waks and Barnett has a special expertise in maritime law, our attorneys are equally capable and experienced in all other types of personal injury cases, having achieved seven-figure settlements in other negligence cases, including medical malpractice and products liability.

Our attorneys are admitted to all state and federal courts in Florida, and are licensed in the District of Columbia.

Both Andrew Waks and Joel Barnett have achieved the coveted AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest ethical and professional rating possible.

American Association for Justice
Florida Justice Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Maritime Law Association

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Settlements and Verdicts

Cases result in different outcomes based on specific and individual circumstances. The events surrounding your case may differ from others that you may read or hear about.

If you have questions about an injury or potential claim, it's important to talk to an experienced attorney who understands the law, your rights and the ways in which cases can be managed.

To review some of our settlements and verdicts, click here.

Waks and Barnett can help you evaluate the merits of your case. Your call with us is FREE.