With thousands of miles of coastline and waterways, Florida is a hub for all types of marine vessels, including cruise ships, Navy vessels, private yachts, Coast Guard, and commercial shipping enterprises. Many Florida families enjoy boating as well. The Cochran Firm in South Florida understand the complexities of maritime law and how it applies to cruise ship injury claims involving any of these vessels and situations. Our accident lawyers have won substantial settlements for clients injured while on these vessels by identifying negligence, jurisdictional requirements, and strict filing deadlines that apply these to cruise ship cases.
The Cochran Firm South Florida proudly represents maritime injury victims throughout South Florida and the Gulf Coast. If you or a loved one were injured aboard any of these vessels in any boating situation, contact our team to learn your rights and legal options. We represent clients from all over the world.
Cruise line managers, crew and owners have the responsibility to maintain a safe environment for passengers and crew. When they fail, a cruise ship injury lawyer can pursue accountability and be a strong and powerful voice for personal injury victims where an accident occurs. The Cochran Firm South Florida has helped passengers over the world injured on cruise ships recover significant financial compensation based on premises liability and complicated maritime laws.
Examples of serious cruise ship injuries include:
The merchant shipping and commercial fishing industries in Florida are often dangerous places to work. Maintaining these giant vessels and carrying hazardous materials can put workers at risk daily. The Jones Act and the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act are designed to protect maritime workers in the event of injury, and their families in the event of a preventable wrongful death. Offshore employees or their family members may be entitled to collect money damages to cover the cost of medical care and all expenses related to the accident, including lost income. An experienced maritime lawyer can determine which statutes and laws apply based on your role, location of injury, and vessel type.
The maritime attorneys at The Cochran Firm South Florida have incomparable experience handling cases involving all types of boating and cruise ship accidents. Collisions happen daily on Florida waterways, and innocent victims who are injured in these accidents have the right to claim damages from the careless vessel operators or other persons who caused the devastation. Our lawyers have represented a variety of clients, including passengers, crew members, shipping company staff, and other parties who were physically and financially hurt in a boating accident or injured due to dangerous conditions aboard a vessel or in port. We understand the forum selection clauses, shortened statutes of limitation, and international considerations that often surprise injury victims and experienced attorneys.
Serving Communities
The Cochran Firm South Florida is proud to represent clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and surrounding areas:
Our skilled lawyers can give you important legal advice about seeking compensation from insurance companies, employers, and vessel owners. After an accident, trust The Cochran Firm South Florida to fight hard for what you deserve. Please contact our maritime accident lawyers today to get started.
