You can sue a cruise line from California, but the location is controlled by the forum-selection clause in your ticket contract. Most major cruise lines require lawsuits to be filed in specific courts, often in Florida or Washington, regardless of where you live or where the cruise departed from … [Read more...]
Average Cruise Ship Compensation Amounts in California
Average cruise ship compensation amounts in California range from $25,000–$100,000 for minor injuries to over $1 million severe injuries. Final compensation depends on liability, medical costs, long-term disability, lost income, and strict maritime-law rules governing cruise claims. Cruise ship … [Read more...]
Jones Act Statute of Limitations
The Jones Act statue of limitations gives injured maritime workers 3 years from the date of injury to file a negligence lawsuit. This strict federal deadline cannot be extended in most cases. Miss it and you permanently lose your right to compensation, no matter how strong your case. Under the … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Compensation Claims: From Injury to Settlement
The cruise ship compensation claims process requires you to report the incident immediately, document everything, and hire a maritime lawyer within days. You must send written notice within 6 months and file suit within 1 year. Strong evidence secures uncapped settlements for medical bills, lost … [Read more...]
General Maritime Law Negligence: What All Passengers Should Know
General maritime law negligence occurs when a vessel owner or operator fails to use reasonable care, causing passenger injury or death. Unlike maritime workers protected by the Jones Act, passengers must prove the operator knew or should have known of a dangerous condition and failed to correct or … [Read more...]
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