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Cruise Ship Accident

Cruise ship accidents are difficult to anticipate. When most people think of cruise ships they think of buffets, fun activities and trips to exotic locales where they can enjoy cool water and sandy beaches. However, accidents on cruise ships do happen. People slip and fall, go overboard, are injured at a port of call, or even become involved in a physical altercation.

What to Do in Case of a Cruise Ship Accident

The first thing to do is to make sure that you are safe and receive any medical treatment you may need. Once you arrive on land, you should contact a cruise ship accident lawyer immediately. One thing that many people are not aware of is that the statute of limitations on liability for cruise ship accidents can be much shorter than for the same accident on land. Many more legal precedents favor the cruise line than the possible victim since the laws regarding accidents at sea or in a foreign country are much less clear.

Getting an Attorney for a Cruise Ship Accident

The right attorney will help you determine if your cruise ship accident was unforeseeable or was a result of negligence that could have been avoided. If you have a claim against the cruise line for your accident, a good cruise ship accident attorney will help you see it through.

Finding the Right Attorney for Cruise Ship Accidents

A good place to start in your search for the right attorney is Leesfield.com. Leesfield & Partners have years of experience dealing with cruise ship accidents. Furthermore, many cruise ship cases may require an attorney from the port of departure, which will often be Florida, and Florida is L&P's main base of operations. If you think you have a claim, the clock may be ticking, so contact a cruise ship lawyer and find out as soon as possible.

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