Cruise Ship Injuries — Don’t Let the Maritime Industry Sink Your Claim
A cruise vacation should be an escape, not a nightmare. But when cruise lines prioritize profits over passenger safety, the results are often life-altering. At Maderal Byrne & Furst, we don’t just know maritime law—we have exclusive expertise in the federal jurisdiction where most of these cases are fought.
Based in South Florida, the “Cruise Capital of the World,” our firm is strategically positioned to hold global cruise lines accountable. We turn the tide for passengers and crew members injured by corporate negligence.
Why Cruise Ship Litigation is a “Legal Minefield”
You cannot treat a cruise injury like a standard car accident or personal injury case. These cases are governed by complex maritime laws and the “fine print” on your passenger ticket.
- The One-Year Clock: Most ticket contracts slash the statute of limitations. You often have only six months to provide notice and one year to file a lawsuit.
- The Miami Mandate: Even if you live in California or London, your ticket likely contains a “Forum Selection Clause” requiring you to sue in Miami Federal Court.
- International Complexity: Whether your injury happened in international waters or a foreign port, we understand the specific treaties and jurisdictional hurdles involved.
Cases We Handle
Our trial attorneys have the resources to take on the largest cruise operators in the world. We represent clients in:
- Physical Safety — Slip and falls, pool drownings, and overboard incidents.
- Medical & Health — Onboard medical malpractice and norovirus outbreaks.
- Violent Crimes — Shipboard assaults and sexual battery.
- Maritime Workers — Jones Act claims and crew member injury rights.
- Shore Excursions — Negligence during third-party tours or port activities.
The Maderal Byrne & Furst Advantage
Cruise lines are billion-dollar entities with “corporate navies” of lawyers. To win, you need a team that has been on the other side of the courtroom.
- Former Federal Prosecutors: We bring a level of investigative intensity and trial readiness that many personal injury firms can’t match.
- Strategic Location: We have vast experience litigating in the South Florida federal courts. We know the local rules and the defense tactics used by Miami-based cruise giants.
- High-Stakes Experience: We don’t just settle for the first offer. We build every case as if it’s going to a jury, forcing cruise lines to take your injuries seriously.
Time is Not on Your Side—We Are.
Every day you wait is a day the cruise line uses to build their defense. If you were injured at sea, you need a Miami firm that knows the water.
Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation. We work on a contingency fee basis—you owe us nothing unless we win.
