Cruise Ship Accidents Lawyers

When you book a cruise, you're paying for a complete package that includes accommodations, food, entertainment, travel -- and safety measures. But cruise ships aren't always as safe as they look; in fact, hundreds have been seriously hurt or even assaulted on board. But because cruise ships operate out of other countries and require passengers to sign long contracts, your legal options back on shore may be very limited. Worse, loopholes in international maritime law may allow passengers or employees who commit physical or sexual assault to escape prosecution. Sorting out which laws apply in your case can be a challenge in itself. If you were hurt on board a cruise ship, you need a lawyer with a strong knowledge of maritime law as well as state and federal laws in order to get the justice you deserve.

Panish, Shea & Boyle has extensive experience with international and maritime law. Our partners have handled several cases involving major aviation disasters (to which maritime law often applies), including crashes of Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines jets. In the Singapore case, our firm won $15 million for the children of a couple wrongfully killed in a runway crash in Taiwan in 2000. We have substantial experience with the complex liability, mechanical and medical issues that can arise with a cruise ship injury.

Panish, Shea & Boyle attorneys are national leaders in personal injury and consumer protection law. Our attorneys have won some of the largest verdicts in the United States, including the largest verdict of any kind in American history and the nation's largest largest tire-tread separation verdict. Together, we've won more than 150 verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more. Our name partners write and speak to other personal injury attorneys regularly on topics like trial procedure, aviation law and other specific topics; they have been honored multiple times with nominations and awards for legal excellence.

Latest Firm News

Michael Nelsen v. Hillyard, Inc., et al. - Record $21 million verdict for Iraq war veteran. 27 year-old Iraqi War veteran Michael Nelsen injured when Hillyard, Inc. truck rear-ended Mr. Nelsen's vehicle on the I-15 freeway.

Tilton v. Sempra - $15 million verdict for brain injury to minor resulting from a power company truck hitting a family vehicle.

Dominguez v. San Francisco - $21 million settlement while case was on appeal. Wrongful death of 4 year-old girl. Largest settlement ever paid by San Francisco.

Contreras v. State of California - $9 million settlement for amputation caused by a damaged freeway guardrail.

Don Gino Dominguez v. South Central Los Angeles Regional Care Center - $2 million verdict for wrongful death of a mentally and physically disabled 39 year-old man. Health care center left man unsupervised and he choked to death.

Doe v. Driver - $5.5 million settlement for death of pedestrian in an auto accident.

Doe v. Oil Refinery - $6.2 Million settlement for wrongful death and personal injury caused by the collapse of tank floating roof.

Avila v. Dresick Farms - $5.64 million dollar jury verdict for girl injured in truck v. van collision. Believed to be the largest verdict in the history of Imperial County, California.

Konrad, et al. v. Hewlett-Packard - Lawsuit filed against Hewlett-Packard for pretexting journalists and their families

Chief Warrant Officers v. Boeing, et al. - $13.55 million settlement for Army maintenance officers severely injured in the crash of Apache Longbow helicopter on a maintenance test flight during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.

Does v. Doe Auto Manufacturer: confidential multimillion dollar settlement on behalf of a family involved in on-road rollover of sport utility vehicle.

Does v. Van Manufacturer and Rental Company - Confidential multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of the survivors and family members of 14 church group members involved in a fifteen passenger van rollover.

Hill v. Titan Tire - Confidential multi-million dollar settlement for a 42 year old man who sustained brain injuries following a tire failure on his vehicle.

Dominguez v. San Francisco - $27.4 Million Verdict - Mother and 6 others witnessed a city truck driver run over her daughter on a sidewalk. City completely denied responsibility. Largest verdict ever against the City of San Francisco.

Sherman v. Courrege - $25.5 Million Verdict - Wrongful death of mother, father, and son hit by a drunk driver.

Sorenson v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway - $2.8 Million Verdict - Plaintiffs were parents of a 48 year-old man killed when a freight train crashed into a commuter train.

Doe v. Auto Manufacturer - Major Confidential Settlement Fuel fed fire caused by defectively designed 15 passenger van rollover. Many occupants killed or severely burned.

Flores v. Continental Tire - Major Confidential Settlement - Woman sustained paraplegia when the right rear tire on the family's Ford Windstar van experienced a tread belt separation, causing the vehicle to roll over.

Panish, Shea & Boyle on TV - The trial attorneys at Panish, Shea & Boyle have been on numerous televisions shows because of their involvement in many high profile cases.

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California Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Disclaimer: The cruise ship injury or other legal information presented at this site should not be considered formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. Please note that you are not considered a client until you have signed a retainer agreement and your case has been accepted by us.

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