To pursue compensation for personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one, you file a claim with the court that has jurisdiction in your case (usually a county or state court).
Generally, boating accidents that occur in the waterways of Florida and in state waters (extending 3 nautical miles from shore on the Atlantic coast and 9 miles from shore on the Gulf coast) are governed by the laws of Florida. When Does State Law Apply in Cruise Ship Injury Claims?
Contact us in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Stuart, or Delray Beach today. If you suffer personal injury aboard a cruise ship, it is important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible.Īttorneys at Kogan & DiSalvo can review the facts of your case and advise you on important matters such as what laws apply, the procedure for filing a claim, and more. The laws concerning cruise ship injury are highly complex. Though passengers may look forward to taking to the high seas and exploring foreign ports in the near future, it is important to be aware of the risk of injury on these vessels. After more than a year without setting sail, cruise lines seem poised to start operations once again.