Before an injury, passengers are led to feel they are the most important thing on board the ship. However, after an accident occurs, many passengers complain of shoddy treatment and inattention. When a passenger attempts to resolve a claim with the cruise line, low ball offers are the norm. This is because the cruise line industry has every advantage in its negotiation with the unrepresented passenger. Special shortened notice provisions and statute of limitations protect the cruise line and set a trap for the unwary. The friendly security officer will most likely "forget" to give the passenger a copy of the incident report - often prepared in the aftermath of an injury and sometimes given to the passenger to sign while on the operating table in the ship’s infirmary.

Retaining counsel will afford the passenger the ability to preserve their claim and maximize recovery. We have represented many passengers. Contact us so we can help you evaluate your claim.