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Cruise Ship Accidents

Generally speaking, the owner, operator and builder of a cruise ship must exercise the level of care necessary to prevent injuries to their passengers.  If one of these entities breaches their duty of care, they may be held liable for the injuries that result.  Just like on land, when the negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of another person leads to an injury, the injured person has the right to bring a lawsuit against those responsible. 

Cruise ship injury lawsuits brought in U.S. courts will typically involve claims of negligence, products liability, or some combination of the two.   However, cruise ship accidents and injuries can lead to some complex legal issues regarding jurisdiction, authority and applicable law.  Therefore, anyone who has been injured on a cruise ship should consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible after the accident.  

Depending on the cause of the accident and the location where it occurred, several different national or international laws may apply.  For example, some claims may be brought under, or bolstered by, the provisions the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS).  SOLAS is an international treaty which was first enacted after the Titanic disaster and has been updated periodically ever since.  It’s provisions set standards for ship builders and operators regarding a variety issues such as fire prevention, communications, safety devices, navigational techniques, dangerous goods and cargo transport.  The U.S. Coast Guard is the agency responsible for ensuring that ships entering the U.S. comply with the SOLAS standards.  The Coast Guard frequently assists cruise ship builders with SOLAS compliance during construction of their ships.  They also conduct inspections when a ship first arrives at a U.S. port, and quarterly thereafter. 

These inspections can lead to valuable evidence in a personal injury case and compliance with SOLAS standards in general should be considered.  In order to preserve important evidence, protect your legal rights, and maximize the value of your claim, you should seek the advice of an experienced attorney as soon as possible after a cruise ship accident. 

It is important to note that cruise ship accident cases are subject to various statutes of limitation which limit the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit.  If the case is not filed in time, it will be rejected by the court and the plaintiff will be forever barred from recovering for their injuries.  Do not let this happen to you - contact The Brady Law Group today for a free, confidential case evaluation. 

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