Date: 10-10-2024

Case Style:

Lynn Braxton v. Royal Caribbean Group

Case Number: 1:24-cv-22178

Judge: Melissa Damia

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami-Dade County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

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Defendant's Attorney: Bryan Edward Probst

Description:

Miami, Florida cruise ship admiralty law accident personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff.

Cruise ship accident law is based on maritime law, which requires cruise lines to provide a high level of care to passengers:

Duty of care: Cruise lines must take reasonable steps to prevent accidents and protect passengers from harm. This includes securing cargo, repairing hazards, and providing clean food and water.

Liability: Passengers must prove that the cruise line was negligent or intentionally harmful to bring a claim.
Compensation: Passengers can seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and more.
Deadlines: Passengers must usually provide notice to the cruise line within six months of the accident and file a lawsuit within one year.
Contract provisions: Passenger tickets often include contract provisions that limit the time for filing a lawsuit.
Forum selection clauses: Passenger tickets may limit where a lawsuit can be filed.
Flag of the vessel: The flag of the vessel determines the applicable law.

If you've been injured on a cruise ship, you should consult an attorney who has experience with cruise line claims

"Our esteemed brands — including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises; as well as joint ventures in TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, of which the company is a 50% owner — cater to all travelers, from young families to empty nesters. Through all our brands, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations." Royal Caribbean Group

Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.

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