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Injured Onboard? Here’s Why Suing the Cruise Line Isn’t Simple - LIVE Q&A With A Cruise Ship Lawyer

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👁️ 117 views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 1:03:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

just because something bad happened to you on board doesn't mean you automatically win. We need to prove it.

don't sleep on your rights. Um because if you take a long enough nap on your rights when you wake up they're gone.

the deck is stacked against you. They put these limitations on you. They put the choice of law on you. They put the venue on you.

you're dealing with um let's call well they are they are doctors but I wouldn't exactly call them you know what we look for here boardcertified university you know level u medical care

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Provide written notice to the cruise line within six months of the incident.
✓File a lawsuit within one year of the event to avoid statute of limitations issues.
✓Purchase travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
✓Hire a lawyer who specializes in maritime law.
✓Be aware that excursions are often operated by independent contractors, limiting cruise line liability.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Medical emergencies on board — Purchase travel insurance for medical evacuation and know that ship medical facilities are not like hospitals.
Legal complexities after an injury — Hire a specialized maritime lawyer and be aware of notice requirements and venue rules.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is suing a cruise line for injuries not simple?
QWhat are the notice requirements for filing a claim?
QWhat does negligence mean in a maritime context?
QWhy is venue important in cruise injury cases?
QWhat should you do if you are injured on a cruise excursion?

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Join us LIVE with Attorney Tom Scolaro, the founding partner of Scolaro Law in Miami, who specializes in personal injury and has handled many cruise and maritime cases. The crew may be friendly — but the legal deck is stacked in the cruise line’s favor. Let’s talk about that. We will also answer your questions during our live Q&A and Member Check-In. Set your clocks and tune in on Tuesday, July 22nd at 2 pm Eastern.