Cruising Accidents
When you say South Florida you think sun, sand, and well not really cruising. Amazingly, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale can now be called “The Home of Cruise Ships” with some of the largest ships making this port their home. Cruise ships may look sparkling clean and safe, but behind the surface lays an industry that lacks any formal regulation and accountability for what occurs on-board. Most ships are registered outside of this country and make no mistake, have regulations unlike that of the USA.
As experienced attorney’s practicing law in Fort Lauderdale, we have come across many cruise ship accident claims, crimes that go unreported, from sexual crimes, theft, to passengers that go missing never to be seen again, that all get covered up by ship personnel or on board security.
Most people are shocked when they learn just how poorly regulated the cruise industry is or how easily victims can find themselves with no recourse for the harm they have suffered. Personal injury attorney’s have represented victims of these cruise ship mishaps and accidents or the families of these victims in any way we can to ensure that proper compensation is received. Attorneys also seek appropriate regulations and safeguards are enacted by Congress, so that dream vacations don’t turn into nightmares.
Should you be on your dream vacation cruising through the Caribbean and you find yourself a victim of personal injury on board a cruise ship, you should seek legal counsel or contact an experienced South Florida attorney who knows your rights, and will ensure you are properly compensated.
