Maritime Law

Martime Lawyer Miami – Homestead

Cruising is one of the most popular ways to travel, but accidents sometimes arise while cruising. Over the past years, the number of cruise ship accidents have increased. From the Costa Concordia capsizing in January 2012, the Carnival Triumph cruise ship fire in February 2013, and the revelation of the molestation of an 11-year-old girl onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel. Miami, the number one cruise port in the world – lends itself to a high number of injuries, disappearances and crimes that occur both on the port and on the high seas. 

Cruise line companies have a duty to provide a safe environment for everyone onboard.   When it comes to major crimes, such as sexual assault or battery, if the incident is not reported to the proper authorities such as the FBI and Coast Guard right away, the cruise line may be fined and be held liable for the pain and suffering of the victim. Despite the numerous maritime laws governing the cruise industry, cruise lines don’t always look out for the best interest of their passengers.  Unfortunately, most cruise ship accidents and crimes are a direct result of negligent actions by either the cruise company or crew members.  Some accidents may involve something as simple as a slip and fall. while others are more serious such as passengers who becomes ill and are not properly treated.  Other occurrences include passengers who are physically assaulted. But regardless of the severity of the incident, all cruise accident victims are entitled to seek legal help.

 If you have been injured, assaulted, have lost a loved one in an overboard accident or have been victimized in any way because of the negligent actions of a cruise line, Gonzalez P.A in Homestead-Miami can help you obtain justice and the compensation you deserve.