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Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines maintains their global headquarters at the Port of Miami which is just a stone’s throw from the federal courts of the Southern District of Florida. It should come as no surprise then that Royal Caribbean requires its passengers to bring their claims for injuries suffered onboard their ships at this conveniently located courthouse. Nonetheless, it still catches most people are still surprised to learn that they need a Miami cruise ship accident attorney when their voyage did not visit the city. Have you been injured while on a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship? At Delgado Trial Attorneys, we have been fighting for the rights of injured accident victims and their families since 1977.
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About Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. or RCCL is the world’s second largest international cruise line and presently has 25 ships in active service. An additional five ships are on order as of 2021 as the company seeks to continue dominating the market of mega liners that RCCL debuted with the introduction of the Oasis of the Seas in 2010 followed by the sister ships that are part of the Oasis class.
These new ships offer passengers an array of onboard activities that promise to have something for everyone. However, the addition of more onboard attractions such as ice skating, FlowRiders, onboard zip lines, and even simulated skydiving has not surprisingly led to an increase in shipboard accidents and injuries.
RCCL was founded in 1968 by three Norwegian shipping companies: Anders Wilhelmsen & Co., I.M. Skaugen & Company, and later Gotaas Larsen. Today it is headed by CEO Richard Fain and President Michael Bayley. In addition to its namesake line, Royal Caribbean Group is also the entity behind Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, TUI Cruises, and up until the 2020 pandemic, Azamara Cruises.
Royal Caribbean's Fleet of Crusie Ships
Royal Caribbean’s current fleet of ships operating around the globe includes the following 25 ships and 5 ships currently on order:
- Grandeur of the Seas
- Rhapsody of the Seas
- Enchantment of the Seas
- Vision of the Seas
- Voyager of the Seas
- Explorer of the Seas
- Adventure of the Seas
- Navigator of the Seas
- Mariner of the Seas
- Radiance of the Seas
- Brilliance of the Seas
- Serenade of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas
- Freedom of the Seas
- Liberty of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Oasis of the Seas
- Allure of the Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas
- Quantum of the Seas
- Anthem of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas
- Spectrum of the Seas
- Odyssey of the Seas
- Wonder of the Seas (2022)
- Icon of the Seas (2023)
- Unnamed Oasis class vessel (2024)
- Unnamed Icon class vessel (2025)
- Unnamed Icon class vessel (2026)
Do You Have A Claim Against Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Accidents happen. They are not always caused by someone else’s negligence. However, it is also true that evidence of a third party’s negligence will only be uncovered after an investigation takes place. Cruise lines have their crewmembers investigate accidents to determine the cause moments after they learn a guest was injured during an onboard incident. If it is important enough for them to investigate the incident, why wouldn’t you?
Above all else, you have a right to know. You also have a right to compensation if someone else was at fault. That’s why, if you were hurt aboard a ship on in a foreign port of call during a shore excursion, you should look into the cause of the accident which is part of the services offered by our cruise ship accident lawyers. An experienced cruise ship accident lawyer can tell you when an accident is just an accident or whether it is based on negligence. Without a doubt, knowing the difference is critical to successfully making a cruise ship passenger injury claim against Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.
We have represented passengers injured on Royal Caribbean cruises that have departed from the following ports which all require accident claims to be filed in Miami, Florida:
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Cape Liberty, New Jersey
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Galveston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii
- Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
- Seattle, Washington
- Seward, Alaska
- Tampa, Florida
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Barcelona Spain
- Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
- Hong Kong, China
- Singapore, Singapore
Common Injuries and Accidents on an RCCL ship
Cruise lines are responsible for passenger injuries that occur both on and off the ship. Passengers who are injured while on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship, tender, or in port should seek immediate medical attention for their injuries and should promptly report the incident. Many times, cruise lines count on passengers not reporting, and they will use the defense of “lack of reported incident” to fight a claim that is later filed.
Some of the most common accidents that occur on cruise ships include:
- Slip and Falls
- Trip and Falls
- Gangway Accidents
- Drownings and Pool Accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Injuries caused by onboard attractions
- Malfunctioning Doors or Equipment
- Tender Mishaps
- Shore Excursion Accidents
Major cruise lines, like RCCL typically owe their passengers a duty of care. This duty of care includes: (1) providing a reasonable amount of security against physical harm, including criminal activity and assault; and (2) they must ensure that the ship and the equipment are in reasonable working condition, and its crew, are adequately trained to perform their assigned tasks respectfully.
The Clock is Ticking: Tips to Maximize your Recovery
Cruise lines can be negligent for accidents and passenger injuries that occur both on board and on shore in a foreign port of call. If you have been injured while traveling on a Royal Caribbean Cruises ship, Delgado Trial Attorneys is committed to holding the cruise line accountable for your injuries. In fact, we urge anyone who has been involved in an accident during a cruise to consult with an experienced cruise ship injury lawyer before the time periods in the ticket contracts run out.
Important evidence such as the identity of crewmember witnesses, CCTV footage of the incident, data on marine and oceanographic conditions including wind speeds and wave height, and the frequency of ships being refurbished in dry dock renovations can limit the amount of evidence as more time passes after the incident.
Typically, some of the the most common cases against RCCL involve people who have slipped or tripped and fallen on the ship on staircases, open decks exposed to the weather like the sun decks, around the swimming pools, even in their cabins and the buffet lines. Getting hurt onboard a ship is often very expensive and medical bills can tally into the six figures, in addition to past and future lost wages. They also lose the value of their vacation and endure months or even years of pain and suffering.
Injuries sustained on a cruise ship, must be thoroughly documented. Immediately after the accident occurs, doing the following can help maximize your recovery:
- Photograph the scene of the accident.
- Inform crew members.
- Record the names of witnesses.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Request a copy of medical records.
Trust Experience: Call Us Today For A Free Consultation
The Miami-based cruise ship accident attorneys at Delgado Trial Attorneys possess a skill set that few other maritime attorneys can claim. Specifically, their diverse professional experience including Raul G. Delgado II’s extensive experience defending insurance companies and the major cruise lines and preparing their trial strategies for years before beginning to represent accident victims in Florida and cruise ship passengers and crew members injured because of negligence. Coupled with Raul G. Delgado’s 44 years of personal injury experience fighting on behalf of injured accident victims throughout Florida, Delgado Trial Attorneys offers a combination of experience in all types of cruise ship personal injuries unlike any of their competitors.
This diverse experience allows our attorneys to effectively strategize and advocate for every client we represent. We have handled all types of cruise ship passenger accidents over the years with a focus on slip, trip and falls, medical malpractice, FlowRider accidents, sexual assaults, Death on the High Seas, and more. Contact our law firm today for a free case evaluation. Virtual sign-ups available.
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