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Protect Your Rights on Sea & Shore
If you or a loved one was injured aboard a cruise ship, the path to recovery is fraught with legal challenges and tight deadlines. At Gomez Law Firm, our Houston cruise ship accident attorneys leverage deep maritime experience to get you the compensation you deserve—no matter where your injury happened.
Cruise Ship Accidents & Injuries Handled
Our firm assists passengers and crew in claims arising from:
- Slippery decks, falls, wet/unsuitable surfaces (bad signage, poor maintenance)z is board‑certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
- Stairway and gangway mishaps
- Onboard medical negligence or misdiagnosis
- Excursion and port-of-call accidents
- Sexual assault or negligent security
- Drowning, pool, or shipboard water-related accidents
- Crew injuries (working in engine rooms, cabins, maintenance)
Cruise lines operate under General Maritime Law for U.S.-based operations, meaning that passengers have protections even if their injury occurred in international waters. (This aligns with your original page wording: “The General Maritime Law … protects these cruise ship passengers regardless of where in the world their injuries have occurred.”)
However, you must act quickly: nearly all cruise contracts require notice within six months and lawsuits within one year.
Legal Requirements – Time & Venue Clauses
One of the most dangerous traps is a ticket’s fine print limiting your rights. Your passage contract may contain:
Limitation of Time
- Most cruise lines require you to send a written notice of your injury within six months of the incident
- You may need to file suit within one year of the injury date
Limitation of Venue / Forum Selection
- Many tickets demand that a lawsuit be filed in Miami, FL federal court or another distant forum
- Even if your cruise departed from Galveston or Texas, you could be forced to litigate elsewhere
If you miss these deadlines or agree to the wrong venue, your entire claim could be dismissed—even before the merits are heard.
Call (713) 868‑5528 now for a free case evaluation before your time runs out
Why Choose Gomez Law Firm for Cruise Injury Claims
- Board‑certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by Texas (forensic and trial practice)
- Over 15 years’ experience representing maritime & cruise injury clients (as shown on the offshore injury main page)
- We handle strict time and venue issues routinely
- You pay no fees unless we recover for you
- Based in Houston, serving Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast, and Gulf of Mexico cruise passengers
What to Do Immediately After a Cruise Ship Injury
- Seek medical attention (ship’s doctor + shore-based medical evaluation)
- Report your injury in writing onboard (ask for a copy)
- Gather evidence: photos, video, witness names, ticket numbers
- Do not sign any disclaimers or recorded statements without advice
- Contact us immediately for legal protection
Client Results & Case Studies
These are not guarantees — but examples of our success in complex maritime cases:
- $1.9M for a slip & fall injury onboard a cruise vessel
- $2.3M in a wrongful death claim under DOHSA
- $1.5M settlement for sexual assault victim during shore excursion
We are ready to tell you the full stories in office, and show how we navigated tight timelines and venue defenses to win for clients.
Client Testimonials
- 4.9 / 5.0 stars from 300+ verified Google reviews
- A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- Super Lawyers / AVVO / Maritime Law Associations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Usually you must notify within 6 months and file suit within 1 year, though exceptions may apply.
Many tickets specify that lawsuits must be filed in Miami or another city. We will review your ticket contract to identify and contest forum clauses
Yes — crew have rights under Jones Act, General Maritime Law, or DOHSA, depending on their role and contract.
Medical costs, lost income, pain/suffering, mental anguish, and possibly punitive damages in rare cases.
Retaliation is prohibited under maritime and employment laws. We handle your case with confidentiality and protection
Related Practice Areas & Resources
- Offshore Injury
- Jones Act Claims
- Wrongful Death at Sea
- Commercial Ship Accidents
- Video Library & Legal Insights
Serving Houston & Texas Gulf Cruise Victims
We proudly serve victims of workplace accidents throughout:
Main Office
1613 Witte Road, Houston, TX 77080
(713) 868‑5528
Satellite Office
876 West Price Road, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 541‑6480
We represent injured passengers and crew from Galveston cruises, Texas Gulf ports, and the Gulf of Mexico.
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