Cruise
Ship Injury Lawyer
We handle maritime and admiralty
personal injury claims against
cruise lines and related
companies. Representation
may be available for passengers
and crew members injured
by accidents, assaults or
illnesses while on cruise
ships.
Cruise lines owe a non-delegable
duty to protect their passengers
from crew-member assaults
and safely transport their
cruise passengers. And unlike
most defendants, cruise lines
are often vicariously liable
for the intentional wrongful
acts of their crew members,
whether or not the acts were
committed within the scope
of employment. We provide
our clients with the knowledge
and expertise required to
fully protect their rights
as passengers or employees
of a cruise line.
If you or a member
of your family were injured
on a cruise ship and need
a Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer,
please contact
us for a free initial
consultation.
Accidents and Illness
Cruise ship accidents and
claims involve a part of
maritime law that pertains
to cruise ships only. While
much of the general maritime
law has general application
to cruise ship matters, there
are special laws that apply
only to cruise ships. For
example, cruise lines often
limit the time within which
a passenger may file a lawsuit
against the cruise line to
one year, even though the
normal statute of limitations
(time period to file a lawsuit)
is generally three years
(depending on the jurisdiction).
If you are injured while
on a cruise line or you believe
you contracted or suffered
from an illness while on
a cruise line, you need an
experienced attorney who
can navigate your claim through
difficult waters.
Sexual Harassment
and Assault on a Cruise
Ship
We represent passengers
and crew members who have
been sexually harassed or
assaulted on cruise ships,
and we are able to handle
even the most complex cases
against the largest cruise
line companies. These cases
involve attacks by both passengers
and crew members upon other
passengers and crew members
General maritime laws,
as well as state and federal
law, impose strict liability
on a cruise line company
for sexual assault and sexual
battery. Also, if passenger
or crewmember participates
in any sexual act with a
minor under the age of sixteen,
this person has committed
sexual assault or rape, regardless
of whether the victim gave their “consent.”
If you or a family
member were sexually harassed
or assaulted on a cruise
ship, please contact
us for a free initial
consultation.
What to do if you are sexually
assaulted on a cruise line:
- Immediately report the
incident to the cruise
line security.
- Go to the ship’s
medical center or infirmary
immediately for treatment
of any physical injuries.
- Make sure you obtain
the names of all crew members
involved, including the
perpetrator (if possible),
security officer(s) and
medical staff.
- Make sure you obtain
all the names and contact
information of any passengers
or crew members that may
have witnessed the assault
or have any knowledge whatsoever
about it.
- Report the assault to
the Federal
Bureau of Investigations.
- Go immediately to the
nearest hospital’s
rape treatment center or
emergency room.
- Take photographs of any
visible injuries and the
area of your body where
the assault occurred.
- Seek psychological counseling.
Helpful Websites:
- The International
Cruise Victims Association represents
victims of crimes on
cruise ships, their families
and friends, and individuals
concerned about the problems
of victimization and
disappearances on cruise
ships. With several
hundred members, the
organization advocates
for legislative reform
to protect passengers
from crimes and increase
the rights of victims
of crimes that do occur
on cruise ships, and
provides support to victims
of crimes occurring on
cruise ships. The
goal of the organization
is to contribute to a
growing cruise industry
where passengers and
crew members are safe
and secure from victimization
while onboard a cruise
ship.
- Cruise
Ship Rape & Sexual
Assault Support Center is
a forum dedicated to
the female and male victims
of rape and sexual assault
on cruise lines.
Have you or someone
you know been involved in a
cruise ship injury and
is seeking compensation? Our
experienced and knowledgable
cruise ship injury lawyer can
help you with your legal
claim today!
If you or a family member
were injured or from
a cruise ship injury call
an experienced cruise
ship injury lawyer at 212-725-8500.
For more information, please visit
our links page.
Michael Gunzburg is
a Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer serving
the New York Metropolitan
area, including New
York City, Bronx, Brooklyn,
Manhattan, Queens, Staten
Island, Nassau, Suffolk,
Westchester, Rockland and
Orange County. |
