Where to File a New Jersey Cruise Ship Injury Claim?
There are several different cruise liners that depart various ports in the state of New Jersey. Despite being prepared for a good time and some relaxation on a cruise vacation, there are many perils that can exist and can cause injury accidents for passengers.
When a cruise ship injury accident happens, it is important to understand your rights and your ability to recover compensation for your losses. Because cruise ship injury claims can be complex, it is best to take your questions to an attorney who understands cruise ship injury accidents.
The South Jersey personal injury attorney at Monaco Law PC can review your cruise ship accident injury experience and discuss with you what options you have for recovering compensation.
Filing a New Jersey Cruise Ship Accident Injury Claim
There are several loopholes and nuances that come along with filing a claim for compensation against a negligent cruise ship. If you were injured on a cruise ship that departed a port in New Jersey, you may not be sure where you should file your claim. You may be surprised to know that it is very likely that it won’t be the state of New Jersey where you will file your claim but rather down south in Florida.
When filing an injury claim against a cruise ship, it is common for these claims to wind up in Miami. The details can be found in the fine print of your ticket. For many cruise ships, the terms and conditions that are included on your ticket indicate that legal actions against a liner will be filed in one venue, with that location often being a federal court in Miami.
It is always recommended that before you sign off on the terms and conditions of an agreement, you read it. But, this is not always something people will do when they are planning a fun trip and buying a cruise ship ticket. However, cruise ships use their tickets as contracts. The information on the cruise ship ticket matters. Such as where lawsuits may be filed.
Knowing the ins and outs of what to expect with the legalities that may come when you take a cruise can keep you better informed should something go wrong. While no one wants to think of the bad that can come about when taking any trip, being aware of your rights when things go wrong can be beneficial.
Several types of injury accidents can happen on a cruise ship. For instance, slip and fall incidents are very common. Whether it be from a slick floor where there was a spill, because of uneven or broken flooring, or if a stairwell is poorly lit or does not have secured handrailing, slip, and fall accidents can produce serious and even fatal injuries.
Speak to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you were hurt on a Pennsylvania cruise ship in a slip and fall accident or from another incident, please call our cruise ship personal injury lawyer at Monaco Law PC. You may schedule a free initial consultation by calling (215) 546-3166 for our office in Pennsylvania.
We are a Pennsylvania wrongful death and injury law firm serving all of Pennsylvania, but with a concentration in southeast Pennsylvania including Bucks County, Chester County, Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Delaware County and Berks County.
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