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Watercraft / Cruise Ship Accidents

Experienced Watercraft, Boat and Cruise Ship Lawyers serving Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and surrounding areas

Watercraft and Boating Accident Injuries

cruiseshipFlorida's climate lends itself to many residents and visitors taking advantage of water activities year round.  With hundreds of miles of coastline, watercraft and boating accidents are common.  Unfortunately, many boaters are reckless and negligent when operating their watercraft, and they fail to take necessary safety precautions.  Drunk driving is common in boat accidents.  Accidents can also occur from equipment failure, inadequate training, or negligence. Not only boats but jet-skis / personal watercraft are involved in injuries and fatalities in Florida.

If you or someone you know has suffered severe, or even fatal, injuries resulting from a boating accident, our experienced boat accident lawyers can provide your legal options.  We will work with insurance companies to ensure that you or your loved one receive proper medical attention right away.

Cruise Ship Accidents or Deaths

We handle cases where individuals have been injured on larger vessels, including cruise ship cases.  Accidents that typically occur on a cruise ship include:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Accidents on cruise line approved excursions at ports of call
  • Swimming pool or water slide accidents
  • Severe illness resulting from contaminated food
  • Ship tender accidents
  • Dangerous and defective conditions on the ship

Many times, a passenger's cruise ticket has a one-year Statute of Limitation on personal injury claims against the cruise line and provides that all claims be brought against the cruise line in the city where the cruise line has its U.S. offices - usually Miami-Dade County, Florida.  Because of this limitation, it is critical that you retain an attorney as soon as possible so that unsafe conditions may be documented and witnesses located and interviewed.

Contact Kogan & DiSalvo for a Free & Immediate Consultation

The caring attorneys at Kogan & DiSalvo, P.A. will explain your legal rights and how we can help you.  Our initial consultation is free, and you will pay absolutely no fee or costs unless we recover damages for youContact us now.

The personal injury attorneys at Kogan & DiSalvo, P.A. represent clients throughout South Florida in Palm Beach and Broward counties in communities including but are not limited to: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Margate, Parkland, and Fort Lauderdale.