When people think about cruise ship injuries, most people only think about those that happen within the premises of a ship. However, accidents can happen anywhere and anytime, and it is important to realize that cruise excursions are some of the locations that these accidents can happen in, which creates legal complexities due to the multiple jurisdictions as well as foreign laws that govern these accidents. That said, in some instances, because the cruise ship management organized the excursion, it may be possible to file a claim against the company or their foreign partners in order to recover compensation. Injuries during excursions almost always involve some kind of negligence, so don’t accept a simple apology or a complimentary gift to make it all go away: these injuries can be complex, and their extent can only be discovered once you get home, and weeks or even months later. When it comes to cruise ship excursion injuries, it is vital that you secure the services of an experienced maritime injuries cruise ship attorney so you are assured of the justice and compensation you are rightfully owed.
Are you looking for a cruise ship excursions injuries attorney? The experienced cruise ship injury attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping individuals just like you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Please call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 for more information on how to get started on your cruise ship injury lawsuit. what makes McCready Law different is the fact that we’re not only bilingual (hablamos Espanol), but we also aren’t afraid to litigate cases and take them to court if need be, compared to other law firms that choose to take the easy way out, which is insurance company negotiations. In addition, we have sufficient amounts of malpractice insurance, and all cases are handled on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPFRONT FEES when we take on your case, and we will work on your claim to successful completion and compensation recovery after which we will levy our legal fees. Wherever you are in the country, if you were injured at a cruise ship excursion or on the ship proper, we’d love to hear from you. Please call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about your legal options.
Some of the most common types of cruise ship excursions include:
- Parasailing
- Rock climbing
- Jet skiing
- Horse riding
- Canoeing
- Boat trips
- Snorkeling
- Zip-lining
- Museum tours
- Historic building tours
Cruise Ship Excursion and Tours Liability – Do You Have a Valid Claim?
Cruise ship tours usually have passengers sign a liability waiver that makes it hard but not impossible to sue the cruise ship and their partners should you get injured on one of these tours. In addition, the partners responsible for facilitating said tours may be independent contractors and as such, may not have any legal obligation towards the cruise ship management. That said, cruise ships are obligated to at the very least provide you with written or verbal warnings about possible dangers you may encounter while on an excursion, especially if that excursion spot has historically been known as a dangerous one due the past injuries. In addition, a good cruise ship excursion injury attorney will take a look at ticket issued for said excursions and determine if the exculpatory clauses are ambiguous or if the excursion company was selected negligently without checking into their track history or experience, you may have a valid claim.
Experienced Cruise Ship Excursions Injury Attorneys – Call Us Now!
Were you injured during a cruise ship excursion? Please call us NOW at (773) 985-5139 to learn more about how our attorneys can help. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.