Jacksonville Cruise Ship Passenger Disappearance Lawyers
Though it is hard to determine just how many cruise ship passenger disappearances occur each year due to secrecy on the part of cruise lines, one fact is clear – cruise ship passengers have the right for safe passage and are owed a responsibility by the cruise ships who transport them. When a cruise ship passenger disappearance occurs, time is of the essence; especially given the fact that these disappearances are happening in foreign destinations.
As soon as a cruise ship is informed that a passenger has disappeared, they should mount a reasonable search and rescue operation, report the person as missing and try to reconstruct their whereabouts since the last time they were seen. Potential causes of cruise ship passenger disappearances include abductions, getting lost offshore, and even falling off the ship. Time is of the essence in such an operation, and it is vital that the cruise ship company perform its duty to the passenger or passengers.
When a passenger boards a cruise ship, they agree to certain rules and usually agree that their lawsuits, if any, must be filed in a certain jurisdiction, most often in Florida. The cruise ship industry is extremely specific and in order to effectively represent you in court and uphold your rights, your personal injury attorney needs extremely specific knowledge of maritime and applicable laws. Whether the passenger is recovered or not, a cruise ship passenger disappearance is an extremely serious case. The passenger can recover damages related to any injuries suffered during the disappearance, pain and suffering that result from their loss, and the costs of applicable medical treatment. In addition, the family of a missing person can take the cruise line to task for their negligent behavior towards their loved one.
Due to the extremely complicated nature of cruise ship litigation, you need the assistance of a knowledgeable Florida cruise ship passenger disappearance attorney that has experience in maritime law. At Farah & Farah, we have years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers to speak to our legal skill. We undertake maritime cases in Florida, including those related to cruise ship passenger disappearances. And we’re here for you, too. Just call today to get started – your case consultation is completely confidential and free of charge.
For a free consultation on your maritime law accident lawsuit, call our Jacksonville office and speak with one of our skilled Florida admiralty law attorneys at 1.800.611.0478