Cruise Ship & Maritime Injury Representation in Miami
Legal Help After a Cruise Ship or Maritime Injury
Miami is known as the Cruise Capital of the World, home to PortMiami and the headquarters of major cruise lines. Unfortunately, cruise vacations and boating outings don’t always go as planned. When passengers or maritime workers are injured at sea or onboard a vessel, their cases fall under complex maritime law with strict deadlines and unique legal rules. Roller Law helps injured cruise passengers and maritime victims pursue compensation while navigating these complexities quickly and effectively.
Common Cruise Ship & Maritime Accidents
Cruise ships and vessels are essentially floating cities, and injuries can happen in many ways. Common cruise and maritime injury cases include slip and falls on wet decks or staircases, swimming pool and hot tub accidents, onboard assaults due to negligent security, excursion and shore tour injuries, foodborne illness outbreaks such as norovirus, and medical negligence at ship infirmaries. Whether the injury occurs on the ship, during an excursion, or while boarding or disembarking, legal options may be available.
How Cruise Ship Injury Claims Are Different
Cruise injury cases are governed by maritime and admiralty law, which differs significantly from standard personal injury law. Most cruise lines require lawsuits to be filed in Miami federal court, regardless of where the passenger lives. Many cruise ticket contracts also impose a very short deadline — often as little as one year from the date of injury — to file a claim. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar recovery. Roller Law understands these rules and acts quickly to preserve your rights.
Taking On the Cruise Lines’ Legal Teams
Cruise lines such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian are massive corporations with experienced defense lawyers and insurance teams. They rely heavily on fine-print ticket contracts, waivers, and procedural defenses to avoid paying claims. Roller Law is based in Miami and is familiar with these tactics. We bring the fight directly to the cruise lines’ home jurisdiction, preserve critical evidence, and build cases designed to overcome contractual defenses and prove negligence.
Cruise Passengers and Maritime Workers
We represent injured cruise passengers whose vacations were cut short by preventable injuries, as well as individuals hurt on boats or maritime vessels. For injured crew members and maritime workers, we also evaluate claims under maritime protections such as the Jones Act and maintenance and cure, when applicable. Each case is evaluated individually to determine the strongest legal path forward.
Local Advantage, Compassionate Support
Because we are located in Miami, we can act immediately on cruise injury cases that must be filed locally. We help clients coordinate medical care after returning home, document injuries properly, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of their vacation. Our approach combines maritime law experience with personal, client-focused support during a stressful time.
Common Questions About Cruise Injury Claims
Injured on a cruise ship — can I sue in Miami?
In many cases, yes. Most cruise lines require claims to be filed in Miami federal court, even if the passenger lives elsewhere.
How long do I have to file a cruise injury claim?
Many cruise contracts require notice within months and lawsuits within one year. Acting quickly is critical.
What if the injury happened during a shore excursion?
Liability depends on who operated the excursion and how it was marketed. We investigate all parties involved.
Does cruise ship medical negligence count?
Yes. Improper treatment by ship medical staff may support a medical negligence claim under maritime law.
What compensation is available?
Victims may recover medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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Time Is Critical — Act Now
If you were injured on a cruise ship or maritime vessel connected to Miami, you may have as little as one year to file a claim. Don’t let a technical deadline prevent your recovery. Roller Law offers free consultations and will act immediately to protect your rights. There’s no fee unless we win.