Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer Florida | Juan Cordero
Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Cruise Ship Injury Attorney
Injured on a cruise ship? Maritime law is complex and has strict deadlines. Our attorneys have the expertise to fight for you.
Florida Maritime Injury Attorneys
Florida is the cruise capital of the world, with the Port of Miami and Port Everglades among the busiest cruise ports globally. Unfortunately, cruise ship injuries are common — and the legal process for pursuing compensation is very different from a typical personal injury case.
Cruise ship injury cases are governed by maritime law (admiralty law), which has unique rules, procedures, and deadlines. Most cruise lines require that claims be filed within one year of the incident — and some require written notice within just six months. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your claim.
Cruise lines are large corporations with experienced legal teams. You need an attorney who understands maritime law and has the resources to take on these companies.
Common Cruise Ship Injuries
Act Immediately — Strict Deadlines Apply
- Most cruise lines require written notice within 6 months
- Lawsuits typically must be filed within 1 year
- Venue clauses may require filing in a specific court
- Evidence on ships disappears quickly — call us now
Why Choose Juan Cordero Lawyers?
- Based in Miami — the cruise capital of the world
- 26+ years of maritime and personal injury experience
- No fee unless we win your case
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Maritime & Cruise Ship Injury Law Explained
Cruise ship injury cases are governed by federal maritime law — not Florida state law. The rules, deadlines, and procedures are entirely different from a typical personal injury case.
Strict Contractual Deadlines
Unlike standard injury claims, cruise ship deadlines are set by the ticket contract, not state law. Most major cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian) require written notice of a claim within 6 months and a lawsuit filed within 1 year of the incident. These are contractual deadlines — courts enforce them strictly. Contact us immediately.
Admiralty Law & Venue Clauses
Cruise ship injury cases are governed by federal admiralty (maritime) law under 28 U.S.C. §1333. Most cruise line ticket contracts contain mandatory venue clauses requiring lawsuits to be filed in a specific federal court — typically the Southern District of Florida (Miami) for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. Filing in the wrong court can result in dismissal. Juan Cordero Lawyers is based in Miami and handles these cases in the correct venue.
The Duty of Reasonable Care
Under maritime law, cruise lines owe passengers a duty of reasonable care under the circumstances — a slightly lower standard than the traditional premises liability standard. To recover, you must prove the cruise line had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition. Our attorneys know how to establish notice and build the evidentiary record needed to win these cases.
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