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Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer

For over 20 years, Louis A. Vucci, P.A. has helped people injured by cruise line negligence get the justice they deserve.
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Major Cruise Lines That We Stand Up To

Below, we’ve compiled some information on popular cruise lines to help cruise ship passengers understand that even the biggest cruise ship companies have a history of issues, including sexual assaults and death.
In the past decades, Norwegian cruises have seen more than 30 outbreaks of norovirus. The line also does not employ lifeguards on its ships, leading to preventable drowning injuries and deaths.
Carnival is one of the most famous cruise lines in the world, but that does not equate to having a stellar record of safety. In 2016, the CDC found severe mismanagement of one ship’s drinking water supply and other unsanitary conditions.
Disney is one of the most recognizable brands on the planet, and stakes its reputation on being friendly to children. Nevertheless, there have been cases of serious safety violations onboard Disney cruise ships.
Royal Caribbean, another popular cruise line, has had issues with ships embarking during major storms, leading to passengers being injured. It has also seen fatal accidents during off-ship excursions.
With only a few ships in operation, Margaritaville at Sea has still seen plenty of safety and sanitation issues, including overboard incidents, fires, and failed sanitation screenings.
While Seabourn is known for its luxury cruise vessels, it's also experienced its fair share of accidents and issues, with a history of both a norovirus outbreak and a collision.
Your Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer

Louis A. Vucci P.A.

Representing crew and passengers injured on cruise ships and excursions nationwide.
Millions of people every year climb aboard cruise ships expecting a fun, relaxing time. These hot getaways are often family-friendly, offering excitement for parents and kids alike. Other passengers choose cruise ships because they are relatively inexpensive, include onboard entertainment, and often stop at beautiful, exotic ports. Unfortunately, for far too many people each year, a serious cruise ship injury completely spoils the experience. Passengers and workers alike are vulnerable to a wide variety of dangers while they are out at sea or docked at a port. If the cruise line fails to ensure the safety of those aboard, people can be seriously injured.
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PRACTICE AREAS

Common Accidents on Cruise Ships

Cruise ships offer unique vacation experiences, but sometimes the very features that make them appealing can also pose danger. Cruise ship negligence can lead to serious injuries for passengers and crew members, with cruise ship accident cases ranging from simple slip and fall injuries to sexual assault. Injured cruise ship passengers and crew can count on our experienced cruise ship accident attorney, Louis A. Vucci P.A., to hold cruise lines accountable. We’re proud to assist with cruise injury claims for justice and compensation.

Crew Member Claims

Crew Member Claims

Cruise ship crew members face unique dangers in the workplace. Under the Jones Act and maritime labor laws, they are entitled to compensation for injuries sustained on the job. 

Passenger Claims

Passenger Claims

When a cruise ship passenger is injured due to negligence or unsafe conditions, they deserve compensation.

Medical Negligence

Medical Negligence

Cruise ship passengers and crew rely on onboard medical personnel for care during emergencies. Unfortunately, medical negligence—such as improper diagnosis or delayed treatment—can lead to devastating outcomes.

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

Cruise ship passengers and crew are entitled to a safe environment, but lapses in security or misconduct can lead to tragic incidents such as sexual assault.

Shore Excursion

Shore Excursion

Cruise lines offer thrilling shore excursions. However, these activities can result in severe injuries if the proper safety measures aren’t taken.
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By holding cruise companies accountable, Louis A. Vucci P.A. has recovered millions in damages for cruise ship accident victims—giving them a path forward after the pain, fear, and betrayal of being ignored when they needed help most.

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Cruise Ship Injury Case Results

Below is just a sampling of some of the results Louis A. Vucci P.A. has achieved for our clients through successful cruise ship accident claims against cruise line companies.

VERDICT

$1.9 M

Crew Member who suffered an internal hemorrhage

SETTLEMENT

$100,000

Cruise passenger with broken ankle

SETTLEMENT

$400,000

Cruise passenger with traumatic brain injury
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MARITIME LAW

Cruise Injuries and the Law

Maritime and admiralty law specifies that businesses and individuals alike have a serious obligation not to cause harm to others. This concept doesn’t just apply to direct, malicious violence; it also means that we cannot behave negligently when that carelessness can seriously injure someone. From major companies like Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to smaller fleets, cruise lines have a responsibility to keep passengers and cruise ship employees safe while at sea or on excursions.

For example, when a cruise line fails to maintain its diesel generators, this negligence can lead to serious injury. A faulty generator could start a fire that hurts a member of the crew or a passenger. Precisely because this accident was preventable and foreseeable, the injured party would be due financial compensation from the cruise line through a cruise ship injury claim or lawsuit. Injured passengers and crew may need to file a lawsuit with help from a capable cruise personal injury law attorney.
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What People Are Saying About Us

Jack

Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you to everybody at the Vucci Office! In particular - Karl, Millie and Raul . I was visiting from England and they couldn’t have made me feel more welcome; They worked perfectly as a team to make me feel assured and made a hard time much easier.

Louis Vucci was recommended to me by a friend from my previous career and after using him, I can safely say I have no regrets.Louis was consistently honest with me which I greatly appreciated. He spent an endless amount of time on my case and his passion was so genuine - I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I couldn’t recommend them anymore.
Once again, thank you!

Albert L.

I was injured on a cruise ship – I slipped and fell and injured my shoulder. I was not sure about the process and needed help. I had no idea about the difficulty in dealing with a cruise line. My attorney, Louis Vucci, handled my claim from beginning to end and guided me throughout. He and his staff were courteous and attentive and obtained a great result on my behalf.

Betty A.

I had to have hip repair surgery because of a slip and fall on a cruise ship. Louis was very kind and professional. This was my first experience working with an attorney. He never tired of all my questions and answered truthfully and respectfully. He honestly understood my concerns and addressed every single one. I could not have asked for a better attorney. He and those in his office were wonderful. He settled my case in a timely manner and I was very happy with the outcome.

Andrew Somer

I worked with Louis and The Vucci Law Group from an incident I had aboard a cruise ship. Louis was very candid, honest and sympathetic to my situation. He was thorough and worked on my behalf with the cruise line, insurance and medical companies. He kept me fully updated and informed every step of the way. He made this very challenging time a little easier to handle. Highly recommended.

Denise Grosdanof

My son broke his arm while participating in the onboard child care program. I approached other lawyers who turned down my case. I was about to give up and I decided to try one last time. I found Louis and I could not be happier that I did. Not only did he sympathize with my case he was well versed on legal responsibility the ship has to ensure safety of children while in their care. He responds to inquiries and emails immediately and takes you through the steps to file a claim. We were extremely happy with the outcome! I highly recommend working with Louis, he is knowledgeable friendly and easy to approach. The whole process was painless.

K. K.

I broke my C4 vertebrae after suffering a fall on a Flow Rider excursion sold by Carnival Cruise Line. I was very fortunate to have Louis Vucci represent me in my personal injury lawsuit. Louis was extremely professional, knowledgeable and tenacious. He did an excellent job of asserting my claim against all responsible parties (including the Flow Rider operator in Grand Turk), anticipating and addressing their defenses, and securing a very favorable settlement. Along the way, Louis always kept me informed about the status of my case and minimized any inconvenience to me, which I very much appreciate since I live in New Jersey. Thank you Louis for your good counsel and determination to obtain a fair and just resolution.

Ryan Bockiaro

Louis is down-to-earth and will go out of his way to help you

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FAQs

Cruise Injury FAQs

Even in cases where it seems like your injury was completely accidental, the cruise line may be held legally liable. Many people who experience slip and fall accidents on cruise ships assume that no one is technically responsible, but an experienced cruise ship lawyer can investigate your claim to see whether the cruise line crew was properly maintaining clear and safe walkways.
Generally, the damages you can receive are related to the severity of your injury and the recklessness of the party responsible. We have secured financial compensation of millions of dollars for clients in the past. The law realizes that injuries can be extremely costly. That’s why you can recover money for: past and future hospital bills, physical therapy, medication, specialized medical treatment, counseling, lost work wages, required lifestyle changes, physical pain, emotional stress, and a variety of other injury-related costs. However, getting the coverage you need isn’t always easy. A cruise ship attorney can help you fight for what you’re owed under general maritime law.
Tragically, far too many people every year assume that the costs of their injury will be too small to warrant a legal case. Even a minor injury can wind up putting you in financial distress with follow-up medical checks and working days lost to recovery. The unfortunate truth is that you only have a short while after the injury occurs to seek legal reparations—generally one year. You may discover too late that you cannot handle the costs of your injury. If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you should consult with a legal professional as soon as possible. A skilled cruise ship injury attorney can discuss the specifics of your case and answer any questions you might have about the legal process. Often, seeking compensation is easier than people assume.
Our dependable legal team specializes in cruise ship injuries. While many other law firms claim they can handle the nuances and difficulties posed by cruise ship injury cases, we have the record of success to back up that claim. For example, we won $1,900,000 for a crew member who suffered from an internal hemorrhage. We secured over $100,000 for a passenger with a broken ankle. Another passenger who tragically suffered a traumatic brain injury received over $400,000 in damages. These are just a few examples from our long list of legal victories.

From major companies like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines to small fleets, cruise lines owe passengers and crew members a safe voyage. At Louis A. Vucci P.A., we fight tirelessly to get justice when cruise lines fail to keep passengers and crew safe.

We understand that our clients have already been through a traumatic experience. That’s why we strive to earn our clients’ trust by communicating openly and honestly throughout the legal process. Additionally, you will not owe us anything unless we win your case, and we make our first consultation completely free.
Crew members and passengers aboard cruise vessels are vulnerable to a number of different dangers that cruise lines are required to combat. When cruise lines fail to uphold their legal responsibility to protect passengers and crew from harm, then they should be held responsible for the injured party’s medical expenses and other losses. These losses can be considerable, and getting coverage is often essential for recovery. That’s one of the key reasons why hiring a lawyer is important: injury settlements can add up quickly, and a lawyer will ensure you get whatever you’re owed.

In addition to the importance of recovering compensation, hiring an experienced maritime attorney is essential because cruise injury cases are complicated by passenger ticket contracts. Cruise ship tickets include legal restrictions on your ability to make injury claims, and navigating these limitations can be incredibly difficult. That’s where a maritime lawyer comes in: they can help interpret your cruise ticket and determine the path toward fair compensation.

As if these reasons weren’t enough to make you hesitate to go it alone after a cruise injury, it’s also important to note the typical behavior of cruise companies in these cases. The companies in the cruise industry have the resources to hire high-powered legal teams to fight claims for crew and passenger injuries, and they often pursue every avenue possible to attempt to avoid paying up after a cruise accident happens. An experienced maritime lawyer can fight small and large cruise lines alike, and they won’t back down in the face of high legal pressure.
After any type of accident or injury, the first step is always to seek medical attention immediately. This is often essential for proving the harm you’ve faced. You will also need to report the accident to the cruise line as soon as possible. If you are able, gather evidence at the accident scene such as pictures and witness contact information, or ask someone for help collecting this evidence. You should contact an attorney about your case, and you may need to either file an insurance claim with the cruise line, or file a lawsuit against them.

In the case of fatal accidents, family members also have rights to make wrongful death claims. For overboard accidents and fatal injuries, the Coast Guard and local authorities are often involved to process the case. Family members should contact an attorney for help collecting evidence such as the original cruise line report, any official reports by authorities, and all relevant medical documents and accident scene data. When cruise lines fail to keep crew and passengers safe, and a death occurs as a result, a wrongful death claim can help family members seek justice and financial relief.

For passengers or crew members on cruise ships, it’s important to know about the potential dangers on board to best keep yourself safe. Some of the most common injuries suffered on cruise vacations include:

In addition to these more common injuries, cruise passengers and crew may also be subject to medical negligence and medical malpractice, falls overboard, fires, and more. Many cruise ship operators cut corners on safety, leading to accidents.

If you are injured, be sure to see an onboard doctor as soon as possible for medical attention and report your injury to the cruise line. It’s important to consult an attorney about your crew member or passenger injury claim to ensure your right to compensation is protected. Whether you were injured onboard a ship from a major company like Princess Cruises or a smaller operator, these companies have the resources needed to hire high-powered legal teams to fight your personal injury claim. Getting help from a capable maritime law attorney is often essential for fighting back.

Whether you experienced a simple slip and fall or you suffered medical malpractice at the hands of the ship’s doctor, these cases can be incredibly complex. An experienced cruise injury lawyer can provide a deep understanding of maritime law and passenger ticket contracts, helping injured crew members and passengers navigate the confusing world of cruise ship injury claims.

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a cruise line or excursion operator, get in touch with the team at Louis A. Vucci P.A. to start down the path to a fair settlement.

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Contact A Cruise Ship Injury Attorney

If you or someone you love has suffered an injury during a cruise, you should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Not only can getting hurt ruin your vacation, but the costs of an injury can put you in serious financial distress. You may be facing high medical bills, time lost working, physical suffering, emotional stress, and even serious lifestyle changes.

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