Cruise Lines Don’t Sail Above the Law — We Hold Them Accountable
Cruise vacations are supposed to be safe. When cruise lines cut corners and passengers or crew are injured, Maderal Byrne & Furst delivers real accountability.
Based in Miami, just miles from the busiest cruise ports in the world, our firm has deep experience litigating against the largest cruise operators.
Cruise Ship Injury Litigation Is a Different World
Cruise line cases are not typical personal injury lawsuits. They often involve:
- Short contractual deadlines: You may have as little as six months to notify the cruise line and one year to sue, depending on your ticket contract.
- Forum selection clauses: Most cruise lines require suits to be filed in federal court in Miami, Florida — no matter where the incident occurred.
- International law & complex jurisdictions: Injuries in international waters, foreign ports, or ships registered abroad can raise unique legal questions.
We know how to navigate all of it — and win.
We Represent Clients in Cases Involving:
- Shipboard assaults and sexual assaults
- Medical malpractice by onboard medical staff
- Slip and falls due to negligent maintenance
- Overboard incidents and drownings
- Crew member injuries (Jones Act and maritime law)
- Shore excursion accidents and third-party negligence
- Norovirus and other disease outbreaks due to unsanitary conditions
Why Clients Choose Maderal Byrne & Furst
Cruise lines operate like corporations with navies. They know how to protect themselves legally. You need lawyers who understand both the maritime framework and the corporate litigation strategy behind it.
Our team includes former federal prosecutors and high-stakes trial attorneys with a track record of forcing billion-dollar defendants to pay attention.
If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship, time is not on your side. We are.
Call us now or fill out our secure form for a free case evaluation.