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Cruise Ship Accidents
Common cruise ship accidents and injuries caused by negligence on behalf of the cruise line include slippery deck, falling hazards, and badly marked tripping.
When a passenger of a cruise vessel is injured, the legal regulation that applies to the injury claim is likely the General Maritime Law of the United States. The law applies to U.S.-based cruise operations such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Cunard Line, Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruise Lines, etc.
The General Maritime Law of the United States protects these cruise ship passengers regardless of where in the world their injuries have occurred. Furthermore, foreigners aboard these ships also have the very same legal rights as U.S. citizens. However, there are certain limitations to consider.
Limitation of Time
The most important limitation in a cruise ship accident case is the fact that the cruise line can shorten the time period you have to make your claim and can also limit the place in which you could file your claim. Nearly every single cruise line will need the injured passenger to provide it with the special notice of claim within six months and file the actual suit within a year of when the injury took place.
Limitation of Venue
Your passage ticket could limit the location where you can file your claim. Many cruise lines mention major cruise ports like Miami or Los Angeles; however, others specify additional cities and locations.
The venue and time limitations on filing your claim must both be mentioned clearly in your ticket, and you will have to check it for the limitations that apply.
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