Even small delays — like not obtaining your onboard medical records — can weaken your case. Our firm ensures all critical evidence is secured from the start.
What to Know About Cruise Ship Injuries
Cruise ship injuries can occur in an instant — even during routine activities onboard — leaving passengers with serious harm, medical complications, or long-term physical limitations. Because cruise vessels are complex environments with wet surfaces, crowded decks, heavy equipment, and offshore medical facilities, even small mistakes can have severe consequences.
If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship, it’s essential to act quickly. Medical records, onboard reports, photos, videos, and communication with the cruise line can all become crucial evidence. Our law firm specializes in cruise ship injury claims, working with maritime experts and investigators to uncover what went wrong and hold negligent cruise operators accountable.
Even injuries that initially appear minor can worsen or require extensive follow-up care once you return to shore. That’s why fast legal and medical action is critical. We handle every aspect of your claim — from evidence collection to negotiations or litigation — so you can focus on recovery while we pursue justice and compensation.
Who’s Liable in a Cruise Ship Injury Case?
Cruise ship injury cases can involve several potentially responsible parties. Liability may fall on:
Cruise Lines & Ship Operators
For failing to maintain safe conditions, improper training, negligent security, or unsafe operations.
Ship Crew & Staff
For failing to follow safety protocols, improper maintenance, unsafe supervision, or delayed medical response.
Medical Staff Onboard
For negligent medical care, misdiagnosis, or failing to meet accepted maritime medical standards.
To build a strong case, our attorneys conduct extensive investigations: reviewing incident reports, medical logs, maintenance records, surveillance footage, ship policies, and passenger statements. We challenge denials, negotiate with cruise insurers, and hold every negligent party responsible.
Common Causes of Cruise Ship Injuries
Cruise ship injuries often happen suddenly and can lead to long-term damage. Common causes include:
- Slip-and-fall accidents on wet decks or poorly maintained walkways
- Injuries during excursions or onboard activities
- Negligent security leading to assaults or unsafe conditions
- Medical malpractice by onboard doctors
- Elevator, escalator, or equipment malfunctions
Our attorneys analyze every piece of evidence — including safety logs, medical records, excursion reports, and witness statements — to determine exactly what happened and why.
What to Do After a Suspected Cruise Ship Injury
If you believe you were harmed due to negligence on a cruise ship, immediate action helps protect your claim. Follow these steps:
Seek Immediate Medical Evaluation
Notify Appropriate Authorities
Preserve All Evidence
Gather Witness Details
Consult a Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Negligent cruise injury or their insurers may try to downplay complications, deny responsibility, or delay resolution — having an experienced attorney on your side makes a significant difference.
Common Injuries in Cruise Ship Injury Cases
Cruise ship negligence can cause serious and sometimes permanent injuries. Passengers frequently suffer:
- Broken bones or fractures
- Head, back, or spinal injuries
- Severe slip-and-fall injuries
- Assault-related injuries due to inadequate security
- Foodborne illnesses
- Joint, muscle, or soft tissue damage
Even minor injuries can escalate or require long-term treatment. Our attorneys document every aspect of your damages to ensure you receive full compensation.
Why Cruise Ship Injury Cases Require Aggressive Legal Action
Cruise ship injury cases are legally complex and often involve international waters, maritime laws, foreign jurisdictions, and strict deadlines written into passenger contracts. Cruise lines and their insurers frequently deny claims, minimize injuries, or push quick, unfair settlements.
Boyadzhyan Law Firm treats every case with precision and urgency. We gather all necessary evidence, consult with maritime experts, and aggressively pursue compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and long-term damages.
What to Do After a Cruise Ship Injury Incident
Taking the right steps immediately after a harmful incident onboard protects your claim:
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Document every symptom and get follow-up care after disembarking.
Notify Relevant Authorities
File an incident report with cruise staff and request a copy.
Capture Evidence
Photograph the area, conditions, equipment, and visible injuries.
Gather Witness Details
Collect names and contact info from anyone who observed the accident.
Consult a Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Legal guidance helps ensure you’re fully compensated for your losses.
Common Causes of Cruise Ship Injuries
Cruise ship injuries often occur due to preventable hazards. Frequent causes include:
- Failure to maintain safe walkways
- Unsafe excursion operations
- Crew negligence during activities
- Improperly secured equipment
- Inadequate lighting or safety signage
National maritime injury statistics show that many incidents stem from avoidable safety failures. Proper training, supervision, and maintenance are essential — and when cruise lines fall short, passengers pay the price.
How Cruise Ship Injury Insurance Coverage Works
Understanding maritime insurance coverage is crucial. Key factors include:
Cruise Line Liability Insurance
Covers injuries caused by unsafe conditions or negligent crew.
Contractual Limitations
Passenger ticket contracts often define where and how a claim must be filed.
Excursion Operator Insurance
If an off-ship activity caused the injury, the excursion provider may be liable.
Navigating these layers can be difficult, especially when cruise lines deny responsibility. Our firm gathers comprehensive evidence — including safety logs, medical records, expert evaluations, and correspondence — to build a strong case.
How Our Cruise Ship Injury Attorneys Build Your Case
Our firm follows a strategic, evidence-driven process designed to strengthen your claim:
- Extensive Evidence Gathering — Incident reports, surveillance footage, medical logs, photos, and passenger statements.
- Expert Review — Maritime and medical specialists analyze how the injury occurred.
- Liability & Insurance Analysis — We identify every responsible party and applicable policy.
- Aggressive Negotiation or Litigation — If insurers refuse to pay fairly, we are ready to take legal action.
Our proactive approach ensures your rights are protected from day one.
Compensation Available After a Cruise Ship Injury
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Lost wages or loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Disability or long-term impairment
- Travel expenses and medical evacuations
We work with financial and medical experts to calculate the full value of your damages and fight for maximum compensation.
Contact a Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer Today
If you were injured on a cruise ship, waiting or handling it alone can severely limit your recovery. Cruise lines and insurers may downplay your claim or push quick, low offers.
At Boyadzhyan Law Firm, we handle every aspect of the process — investigations, evidence collection, negotiations, and litigation. We know how cruise ship injury cases work, what evidence matters, and how to build a strong case on your behalf.
Thorough Case Investigation
Medical & Expert Support
Insurance Negotiation
Litigation-Ready Representation
Don’t let delays or cruise line tactics jeopardize your rights.
Request your free consultation today and let us fight for the compensation you deserve.
Providing compassionate legal assistance for you and your family.