Florida sends more cruise passengers to sea than any other state in the country. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the busiest cruise ports in the world — home to Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity, and dozens of other major cruise lines.

Cruises can be a wonderful experience. But when something goes wrong on board, cruise lines do not make it easy to get justice. They have experienced legal teams, complex maritime laws on their side, and contracts designed to limit your rights before you ever step on the ship.

If you were injured on a cruise ship, Juan Cordero Lawyers is here to fight for you. Visit our cruise ship injury page to learn more about how we handle these cases.

Cruise ship injury cases can arise from many different circumstances:

• Slip and fall accidents on deck, in dining areas, stairwells, or during embarkation and disembarkation
• Sexual assault and rape — cruise lines have a legal duty to protect passengers from crew members and other passengers
• Physical assault by crew members or other passengers
• Norovirus and illness outbreaks caused by unsanitary conditions on board
• Tour and excursion injuries — accidents that occur during shore excursions arranged by the cruise line
• Medical negligence by the ship's medical staff
• Falling overboard or injuries caused by unsafe conditions on deck
• Injuries during embarkation or disembarkation at the port

Cruise lines do not want to accept responsibility for passenger injuries. Their legal teams begin working against your claim the moment an incident is reported. They may:

• Downplay the severity of your injuries
• Claim the hazard was open and obvious
• Argue you signed away your rights in the passenger ticket contract
• Delay responding to your claim until key deadlines pass

This is why having an experienced cruise ship injury attorney on your side matters from day one.

When you hire Juan Cordero Lawyers, we take on every aspect of your cruise ship injury claim:

• Collecting documentation — incident reports, medical records, surveillance footage, and witness statements from the ship
• Investigating the incident and establishing the cruise line's fault under maritime law
• Connecting you with medical treatment and ensuring your injuries are properly documented
• Negotiating medical bills to reduce what you owe and maximize your net recovery
• Handling all paperwork from insurers, hospitals, and the cruise line's legal team
• Filing suit in the correct venue — cruise ship passenger tickets typically require lawsuits to be filed in a specific federal court, and missing this requirement can end your case

Cruise ship injury cases have much shorter deadlines than standard personal injury cases. Most cruise line passenger ticket contracts require:

• Written notice of your claim within 6 months of the incident
• Filing a lawsuit within 1 year of the incident (some contracts allow 3 years — your ticket controls)

These deadlines are strictly enforced. Missing them can permanently bar your right to compensation, regardless of how strong your case is. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after a cruise ship injury.

If the cruise line is at fault for your injury, you may be entitled to:

• Medical expenses — emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and ongoing treatment
• Lost wages — income lost while you recover
• Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress
• Future medical costs — if your injuries require long-term care
• Wrongful death damages — if a family member died as a result of a cruise ship incident

Juan Cordero Lawyers represents cruise ship injury victims who departed from or returned to:

• Miami (PortMiami — the world's busiest cruise port)
• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
• Tampa (Port Tampa Bay)
• Port Canaveral
• Jacksonville

We handle cases involving all major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian (NCL), Celebrity, MSC, and others.

There is no financial risk when you work with Juan Cordero Lawyers. We handle cruise ship injury cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing out of pocket, and we do not get paid unless we recover compensation for you.

The cruise line has experienced lawyers working against you right now. You deserve experienced lawyers working for you.

Call Juan Cordero Lawyers at 305.525.8957 or 772.227.0577 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bilingual service available in English and Spanish.

We serve clients throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast, and all of Florida.