Cruise ship injury cases - What are my legal rights if I am hurt on a cruise ship?

As Jones Act and maritime law attorneys, we are often asked about the law governing cruise ships.

Broadly speaking, there are two types of injuries on a cruise ship.

1. Crewmember injuries;

2. Passenger injuries;

The law is different for each category. For instance, crewmembers who are injured on the vessel are generally Jones Act seamen and are permitted to sue under the Jones Act.

For passengers, general maritime law will probably apply, and depending on what kind of cruise ship it is, and the type of ticket you purchased, there may be a very short time to file your case and your choice of "venue" (where you file the lawsuit) may be extremely limited.

Finding an attorney who sues cruise ships is not easy because the vast, vast majority of attorneys have never helped and will never help a client with a case against a cruise ship.

If you were injured on a cruise ship, whether you are a crewmember or a passenger, please take some time to read our book on maritime injury cases and read this website and some of the articles below before hiring legal counsel.

Want to know more about maritime injury cases?

We strive to provide the best, most professional, and most effective representation to workers in the offshore industry. We are based in Houston, Texas. We represent offshore workers all over the world.

To learn more about our law firm and what we can do for you, please visit the following websites:

www.vbattorneys.com

www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com

www.houstoninjuryaccidentlaw.com

If you want to know more about offshore injury claims, please take a moment to read the following articles:

1. How to hire the best lawyer for your Jones Act or offshore injury case

2. What is the Jones Act?

3. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?

4. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act

5. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.

6. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore

7. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time

8. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"

9. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?

10. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.

11. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea

12. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.

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