New York Cruise Ship Injury Lawyers

For many Americans a cruise is a dream come true. Visiting tropical locations, meeting new people, and being surrounded by the serene ocean are what many people look forward to when going on a cruise. Vacation cruises are very popular in the United States and many people save their hard earned money to go on a cruise to their chosen destination. Upsettingly, there have been many accounts of dangerous events taking places on cruise ships, such as broken bones, sexual assaults, and fires. If you or a loved one has been injured while on a cruise contact the New York Cruise Ship Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

It is the responsibility of the cruise ship line to protect the passengers while on a cruise. Unfortunately, there have been many injuries and fatalities while onboard cruise ships. Some recent cruise ship accidents in the news have been:

• June 2003- A cruise ship collided with a warning beacon.
• May 2003- The boiler room of a docked cruise ship exploded and caught fire. At least 4 people died and over 15 people were injured.
• June 2001- A cruise ship suffered an engine fire, which left the passengers without power gliding in the sea.
• August 1999- A cruise ship was involved in a collision with a burning cargo ship.

Some of the risks associated with cruises are:

• Sexual assault
• Physical assault
• Death
• Broken bones and fractures
• Slip and fall injuries
• Concussions
• Fires while at sea
• Ship collisions

A purchased cruise ticket is typically a contract between the passenger and the cruise line, with rules, regulations, and liability information on the back. After an accident read the ticket carefully and keep it for future reference. Do not discuss any aspect of your cruise accident case with insurance agents or anyone else until you speak with an attorney. Remember that a cruise ship accident claim is time sensitive and should be handled as soon as possible. With the assistance of a New York Cruise Ship Injury Attorney you may be able to recover monetary compensation for pain and suffering, medical costs, and loss of income.

The New York personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have years of experience in personal injury matters.

If you or a loved one has been injured while on a cruise contact the New York Cruise Ship Accident Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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