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Indianapolis, Indiana Boat and Cruise Line Accident Attorney
Have you been seriously injured while on a cruise ship? If so, an Indianapolis, Indiana boat and cruise line accident attorney at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain can help you get the compensation to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the cruise ship company and its staff to protect passengers while they are on a cruise. Unfortunately, there have been many instances of serious injury, even wrongful death, on cruise ships. If you have been injured in a boat or cruise line accident, our personal injury attorneys boast decades of collective experience; we can help you get the most out of your claim.
Cruise Line Accidents
At the Law Office of Doehrman & Chamberlain, our firm has handled an array of accident and injury claims involving cruise ships. An Indianapolis, Indiana boat and cruise line accident attorney can help you. We can handle lawsuits involving:
- Slip and fall accidents. Cruise ship surfaces are often wet or uneven, causing many slip and fall accidents.
- Excursions at ports of call. Cruise lines may be liable for injuries that occur on sponsored shore excursions.
- Fires, explosions, or ship collisions.
- Medical negligence. Medical malpractice suits may arise if a patient is improperly treated on the cruise line or if the patient is put off at port into the hands of an unqualified physician.
- Contaminated food. Food poisoning cases are among the most common cruise line accident lawsuits.
- Drowning. Our wrongful death lawyers represent the families of passengers who tragically die as the result of cruise line negligence.
If you have been seriously injured in a boat or cruise line accident, contact an attorney at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain and schedule a case consultation. We will carefully evaluate your claim and help victims get the compensation to which they are entitled.
Cruise Line Accident Lawsuits
Cruise line accidents are a complicated area of law that requires the knowledge and expertise of an experienced boat accident attorney. Cruise line accident lawsuits involve both federal and state laws as well as maritime laws, and even foreign laws. In addition, there are special regulations that apply specifically to cruise ships. For example:
- While the normal statute of limitations for maritime law is three years, cruise lines often insert special provisions into the contractual obligations outlined on their passenger tickets that shorten this time frame to one year.
- Cruise lines can designate a location where they must be sued. A victim unaware of these forum selection guidelines may have their lawsuit dismissed.
Almost all cruise ships are registered in a foreign country. The law of a ship's country of registry may apply to events on the ship and potentially be more favorable to the claimant than U.S. law. Our lawyers will thoroughly investigate your options.
A purchased ticket is typically a contract between the passenger and the cruise line. Rules, regulations, and liability information is commonly located on the back of the ticket. If you have been involved in a cruise line accident, carefully read these regulations and keep the ticket for your reference. Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana boat and cruise line accident attorney. With the assistance of the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, you may be able to recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our lawyers have won and negotiated significant personal injury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients nationwide. We can help you too.
Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana boat and cruise line accident attorney at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain if you have been injured on a cruise ship. Our lawyers represent victims nationwide.
Doehrman & Chamberlain
10333 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290
Tel: 866-844-8853
Fax: 317-844-9977
