Cruise ship excursions are a fantastic way to experience the world beyond the deck, offering unique adventures, cultural experiences, and unforgettable memories.
Injured after a Cruise out of New York City? Fight for Compensation with NYC Cruise Accident Lawyer Madeleine Q. Mannello
Over 20 million people go on a cruise every year, and roughly 60% of those who embark from a port in North America. And just about every major cruise line offers trips that start in New York City, making it easy for Northeasterners to book a vacation to a warm-weather locale like Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean. It is a great way to travel any time of the year unless your trip is cut short by a cruise ship injury.
The cruise industry insists that only a tiny percentage of passengers suffer serious injuries on a cruise ship. Still, given the vast number of people who go on cruises, even a small percentage can mean that hundreds or thousands of people are harmed on cruise ships yearly.
Suppose you went on a cruise from New York and experienced an injury, medical negligence in the infirmary, a crime that should have been prevented by cruise security, or even the wrongful death of a loved one. In that case, you must contact an experienced cruise ship accident attorney.
Despite sailing from ports around the United States and the world, many cruise lines have contractual “venue” provisions in their tickets that require you to file suit, if at all, in a Federal Court located in Miami-Dade, Florida. You need a South Florida cruise accident firm like the Mannello Law Group.
Feel comfortable turning to the law firm of the Mannello Law Group. We have many years of experience handling cruise ship accidents. We have helped accident victims just like you recover the compensation they deserve from negligent cruise lines, and we can help you do the same.
When New York Cruises Go Wrong: Common Types of Accidents
Cruises have many moving parts (and we’re not just referring to the ship moving through the water). There are typically hundreds or even thousands of passengers, dozens of crew members, a wide variety of onboard activities, and stops at various ports. Cruise lines sometimes fail to keep their passengers and crew members safe with everything going on.
Some relatively common types of cruise ship accidents include:
Slips and falls. A puddle of water on the mid-deck or a spilled punch in the dining room might not seem like much more than a minor annoyance to some people, but slippery surfaces create a falling risk and can cause serious injuries, especially to older passengers. The cruise line must maintain a safe environment, and if they fail to clean or label a slippery surface, they are liable for negligence.
Drowning. No cruise lines except for Disney hire lifeguards to watch their ships’ pools—and Disney only recently started hiring lifeguards after a near-drowning incident on one of their ships. Children are especially at risk, and if you lose a child in a drowning incident, filing a wrongful death lawsuit may be the only way to bring the cruise line to justice.
Shore excursion accidents. Cruise lines often try to escape responsibility for shore excursion accidents by making passengers sign a waiver stating they understand any inherent risks. However, there are situations where the cruise line may still be liable for your injury. Talk with a maritime lawyer about your options after a shore excursion accident.
Gangway accident. That’s right—accidents can occur before the voyage even gets underway. Although it’s relatively uncommon, there have been several cases where a gangway has collapsed while passengers were boarding, resulting in injuries or even deaths.
Medical negligence. There are typically only a few ship doctors and thousands of potential patients, so when many passengers need medical attention, it’s too easy for a harried doctor to make a mistake or even fail to diagnose an illness or injury. To make matters worse, ship infirmaries often lack the medical equipment and resources to treat serious injuries.
Norovirus. This virus rose to new heights of infamy this past year, after hundreds of passengers at a time fell ill on several different cruises, in some cases forcing the ship to return to port early. While most people recover from the unpleasant symptoms after 3 or 4 days, some people—especially older adults—may experience longer-lasting symptoms and may even need to be hospitalized.
Negligent security. If you are robbed or assaulted on a cruise ship, then the person who committed that crime needs to be held accountable in a criminal court. However, the cruise line may also need to be brought in front of a civil court if the crime occurred because of their negligent security.
No Cruise Line Is Completely Free of Accidents
You can shop around for different cruise ships, read reviews, and look for safety ratings, but the fact of the matter is that accidents can happen on any cruise line. If you are injured on any cruise, work with the Mannello Law Group to get the compensation you need from the corporation behind your accident.
We have experience going up against major cruise lines like:
Do not let a large cruise line intimidate you into staying silent; a skilled maritime lawyer can go up against the cruise line’s legal team and get you the compensation you need, either in court or through a settlement.
You Have a Limited Time to File a Suit: Call the Mannello Law Group Today
Some cruise ship accident victims in New York do not realize that there is a strict statute of limitations on their case. If you do not file a suit within one (1) year of the accident, there is not much you can do to hold the cruise line accountable. The sooner you contact an attorney and get your case underway, the better your chance of recovering full compensation.
Call the Mannello Law Group today to learn what we can do. We will give you a free initial consultation, and if you decide to work with us, we won’t charge any attorney fees unless and until you recover monetary compensation.
You can reach us by calling 954-606-6606, toll-free at 866-306-9606, or by filling out the short consultation form on our website. Don’t wait; retain an attorney who will aggressively fight for your right to compensation.