Cruise Ship Accident Lawyers Who Sue Norwegian Cruise Line

Why hire a lawyer for an accident or assault claim against Norwegian Cruise Line?

Norwegian Cruise Line charges good money for each passenger on the 640 vacations they offer. Many trips carry thousands of passengers. For the fees they charge, they owe their passengers and crew members a duty to protect them from harm. The dangers that await every passenger and crew member and the protective measures that should be taken are well-known across the cruise line industry. Norwegian Cruise Line should have written policies and procedures in place to protect passengers and crew members from falls, medical malpractice, sexual assaults, and other harms.

At Hickey Law Firm, we work with cruise line experts and investigators through the formal discovery process to determine how your cruise line accident or assault happened and who is responsible. We understand what precautions are necessary for new ships and old ships in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet. We work with your doctors and sexual assault counselors to verify your physical and emotional injuries and understand the medical care you need.

Our Miami Norwegian Cruise Line attorneys prepare and file your claim, question everyone involved, and confirm all your damages. We negotiate settlements with Norwegian Cruise Line’s insurance carriers and argue your case in court when necessary.

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What ships are in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet?

The fleet for Norwegian Cruise Line includes the following ships:

• Norwegian Aqua. Built 2024.
• Norwegian Viva. Built 2023.
• Norwegian Prima. Built 2022.
• Norwegian Encore. Built 2019.
• Norwegian Bliss. Built 2019.
• Norwegian Joy. Built 2017.
• Norwegian Escape. Built 2015.
• Norwegian Getaway. Built 2014.
• Norwegian Breakaway. Built 2013.
• Norwegian Epic. Built 2010.
• Norwegian Gem. Built 2007.
• Norwegian Jade. Built 2006.
• Norwegian Pearl. Built 2006.
• Norwegian Jewel. Built 2005.
• Norwegian of America. Built 2005.
• Norwegian Dawn. Built 2002.
• Norwegian Star. Built 2001.
• Norwegian Sun. Built 2001.
• Norwegian Sky. Built 1999.
• Norwegian Spirit. Built 1998.

What types of Norwegian Cruise Line accident claims do you handle?

Hickey Law Firm has the experience and resources to handle every type of cruise line accident and injury-causing event, including:

• Rape
• Sexual assault
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Excursion accidents, such as excursion hunts, swimming, rock wall climbing, dancing
• Activities off the ship that cruise line personnel recommend
• Food allergy injuries
• Negligent event planning
• Dock and tender accidents
• Negligent security attacks
• Escalator and elevator accidents
• Infectious diseases such as Legionnaires' Disease
• Fire and smoke accidents
• Safety drill accidents
• Swimming pool accidents
• Rock climbing wall accidents
• Other accidents due to the various activities on the ship

We represent passengers, crew members, and anyone else who has a right to be on the ship, no matter what part of America they’re from. We represent children, adults, and the families of loved ones when a family member dies while on a cruise.

What types of injuries can passengers on Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet of ships suffer?

Our Miami personal injury lawyers are skilled at verifying your injuries, reviewing the full range of medical treatments you need, and explaining every way your injuries are making your life difficult and painful.

Our Norwegian Cruise Line attorneys represent victims who have serious injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
• Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
• Burn injuries
• Nerve injuries which can often cause a lifetime of chronic pain
• Orthopedic injuries, including complex, compound, and multiple broken bones
• Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
• Tendon, muscle, ligament, and tissue damage
• Kidney, lung, spleen, and other types of organ injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic amputation/loss of a limb or any other body part
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of vision, hearing, smell, or taste
• Infections
• Emotional trauma from sexual assault and rape
• Physical injuries, such as broken bones and diseases from sexual assault and rape injuries
• PTSD
• Death

What can I do if I have been sexually assaulted on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship?

Sexual assaults and rape are unconscionable.  Cruise lines should have procedures to help passengers who are sexually attacked.  If you experience this type of assault, you should contact Hickey Law Firm as soon as possible. We’ll assert your rights and protect your interests based on the Cruise Ship Vessel Security Act of 2010 and other relevant state and federal laws.

Some of the steps we recommend include:

• Report the sexual assault/rape to the security officer of the Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
• Go to the ship’s infirmary to be treated for your physical injuries and emotional trauma.
• Wait to shower or wash your clothes/bedding until the completion of a forensic exam.
• Get the assailant’s name if you can safely do so.
• Get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
• Report the crime yourself (not through the cruise line) to the FBI.
• Get treatment for a rape treatment center as soon as you enter a US port. Every US hospital has a rape treatment center.
• Seek medical care from experienced sexual assault physicians and mental health professionals.
• Take photos or videos of your physical injuries.

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Can I file a lawsuit if I was injured on a ship owned by Norwegian Cruise Line?

Absolutely. If you are hurt or attacked while on a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the cruise line owners and operators. Hickey Law Firm has helped many cruise line accident and assault victims obtain substantial settlements and awards.

At Hickey Law Firm, we’ll investigate your claim, explain your rights, and file your claim in the appropriate court.

How can Hickey Law Firm help me?

Hickey Law Firm is America’s #1 maritime law firm. For over 20 years, our cruise line attorneys have fought exclusively for injury victims. However, Jack Hickey spent close to 20 years representing cruise lines and learning the inner workings of these cases from their perspective. He is a specialist in admiralty and maritime law, the law that governs cruise line accident and sexual assault claims, and frequently writes and lectures on the subject to other lawyers.

The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes John H. (Jack) Hickey in three areas:

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs

He is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial and Admiralty and Maritime Law and Board Certified in Civil Trial by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). He is the past Chair of the Admiralty Law Section of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and Past Chair of the Admiralty Law Committee of The Florida Bar.

How much is my claim worth if I’m injured on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship?

When a cruise line’s negligence causes you harm, you have the right to be compensated for every way your injuries have changed your life and cost you money. At Hickey Law Firm, we demand the following damages for our clients:

• Medical costs, including ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapies, psychological help, medications, and assistive devices
• Loss of income and benefits, including permanent disability compensation
• Physical pain and emotional suffering
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of bodily function
• Your inability to enjoy your life like you did before the accident/assault
• Loss of consortium

You may also be entitled to punitive damages.

Our Miami Norwegian Cruise line lawyers also file wrongful death actions on behalf of family members when an accident or assault takes the life of your loved one.

Where do I file my lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line?

Generally, your cruise line claim is filed in the city, state, and country identified in the “terms and conditions” of your vacation contract.  Miami maritime lawyer Jack Hickey understands how to read your contract and where you can file your lawsuit. We’ll file your claim in the correct court. Many major cruise lines operate out of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, which often means your claim can be filed in Florida.

How long do I have to file my lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line?

Don’t delay. Contact us immediately. We need to question everyone while their memories are fresh and start you on the road to financial and medical recovery as soon as possible. Generally, there is a six-month notice requirement and a one-year statute of limitations requirement. We’ll file your claim promptly after you contact us. We’ll also explain how the time limits work if a child is injured or if the claim involves a sexual assault.

 

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Contact our experienced Norwegian Cruise Line attorneys now

We understand how upset you are. Your dream vacation has turned into a nightmare. At Hickey Law Firm, we’ve helped many personal injury victims like you obtain strong recoveries. Founding Partner Jack Hickey has long-term experience working for cruise lines and for cruise line victims. We file claims against Norwegian Cruise Line for any accidents or assaults that occur on any ship in their fleet.  To schedule a free consultation, call us or complete our contact form. We represent cruise line accident victims on a contingency fee basis.

Some of the cruise lines we have sued

Hickey Law Firm has successfully sued some of the largest cruise lines in the world, including:

• Carnival Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
• Celebrity Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line