Could a Cruise Accident Occur in New York? Maritime Attorney Says Yes

And Passengers May Have the Right to Recover Damages!

The world watched the images and prayed for the victims in the days after the tragic Costa Concordia accident off the coast of Italy. Many New York maritime lawyers and New York cruise passengers also wondered: could it happen here? Could a Costa Concordia type accident happen off the Eastern Coast of the United States? Unfortunately, it could. For that reason alone, it is important for cruise passengers to understand their rights and how to contact a New York maritime attorney for help if an accident occurs.

Cruise Passengers May Have Rights After an Accident  
 
Your rights as an injured cruise passenger, or the survivor of a cruise passenger who has died in an accident, are likely governed by the terms of the cruise ticket contract that was entered when the ticket was purchased. Typically, cruise lines try to limit passengers’ recoveries. Contracts may, for example, limit:

• Your time to file a claim
• Where you can file a claim
• The amount that you can recover in a claim

However, it is important not to be discouraged. Whether you have been the victim of a dramatic accident on the scale of the Costa Concordia or a smaller accident in which you were the only victim, you may have the right to recover damages for your injuries and a New York cruise injury lawyer may help you.

How to Contact a New York Maritime Attorney for Help
 
To learn more about your rights and potential recovery after a U.S. cruise accident, please contact our experienced New York cruise accident attorneys at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY or- 1-800-362-9329 for more information.