Cruise ship accidents are different from typical personal injury cases and Cruise lines move quickly to protect themselves. They can leave you facing medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty. Maritime law is complex with strict deadlines and unique rules.
If you or a loved one were hurt or involved in a cruise ship accident, don’t wait. Our experienced attorneys are ready to review your case at no cost.
Our trial attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients. With 45 years of combined experience — including federal clerkships and service as federal prosecutors — we bring the skill and courtroom strength needed to take on powerful cruise lines.
We Represent Clients in Cases Involving:
Francisco "Frank" Maderal
"...I cannot imagine navigating a serious legal matter without someone like Frank on my side."
- Anna N., Satisfied Client
John Byrne
"John Byrne and his team treated us like family at the hardest time in our lives..."
- Shelly S., Satisfied Client
Rachel Wagner Furst
"...She kept us informed every step of the way and ensured that our needs were met..."
- Bernice S., Satisfied Client
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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 9, 2026
Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC ("MBF," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (the "Site") and who communicate with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Site and services.
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you use our Site or contact us, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:
We collect this information using the following technologies:
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including referral partners, advertising platforms (such as Google and Meta/Facebook), and publicly available sources. We may combine this information with information we collect directly from you.
Call Tracking
We use a third-party call tracking service to route and record phone calls made to our firm. If you call us, your call may be recorded for quality assurance, training, and case evaluation purposes. Your phone number and call details may be collected through this service.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
Online Advertising and Analytics
Google Ads and Google Analytics
We use Google Ads to advertise our services and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. We may upload certain personal information — such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers — to Google Ads in order to measure advertising performance, optimize our campaigns, and reach potential clients with relevant advertising (for example, through Google's Customer Match or offline conversion tracking features). This information is matched against Google's user data in hashed form and is subject to Google's advertising data policies. Google may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on our Site and across other websites to provide measurement services and deliver targeted ads. For more information about how Google uses your data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can manage your Google ad preferences at https://adssettings.google.com.
Meta/Facebook
We may use Meta (Facebook) pixels and related tools to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Meta platforms and to deliver targeted ads. We may also upload certain personal information — such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers — to Meta for advertising purposes, including Custom Audiences and offline conversion measurement. This information is matched against Meta's user data in hashed form and is subject to Meta's data policies. Meta may also collect information about your activity on our Site using cookies and pixels. For more information about Meta's data practices and to manage your ad preferences, visit https://www.facebook.com/about/ads.
Interest-Based Advertising
The advertising tools described above may collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. You can learn more about interest-based advertising and opt-out options through the following resources:
Even if you opt out, you may still see our ads — they just may be less relevant to you.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
Your Choices
Marketing Communications
If you receive marketing emails from us and wish to opt out, you may use the unsubscribe link in the email or contact us at the address below. Please allow up to 10 days for your request to take effect.
Cookies and Tracking
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
Advertising Opt-Outs
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through the NAI and DAA links provided above, or through the ad settings offered by Google and Meta/Facebook.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. For more information, visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.
Additional Notice for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16 years of age.
Additional Notice for Florida Residents
If you are a Florida resident, you may have rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, including rights to access, correct, and delete your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information or targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We take commercially reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any privacy rights, please contact us at:
Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 1100 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 (305) 520-5690 info@maderalbyrne.com