Miami Slip and Fall Accidents – Resorts and Cruise Ships

South Florida's famed resorts and splendid ocean liners attract numerous visitors from all over the world. It is estimated that more than 20 million guests come to Miami, the Florida Keys and other South Florida tourist locales every year. Florida's endless sunshine and pristine waters seem to promise unforgettable recreation, relaxation and fun. However, sometimes sudden worries destroy this idyllic picture as tourists become victims of Miami resort accidents or are injured on cruise ships.

One of the more common accidents occurring at recreation locations is the slip-and-fall injury. While resorts and cruise ships are required to keep their premises reasonably safe, they sometimes neglect their duties, and guests sustain injuries as a result. Mr. Cleary is among the accomplished Miami injury lawyers specializing in resort and cruise ship slip-and-fall accidents. While treating victims with the utmost respect and compassion, he vigorously pursues the responsible parties ─ an approach that has helped him become an effective Miami cruise ship slip-and-fall accidents lawyer.

Slip-and-Fall Accidents at Miami Resorts

Miami is home to some of the world's most famous resorts. While providing luxurious accommodations, these venues are also expected to ensure reasonable safety of their premises by discovering and fixing any conditions that might harm their guests. Failure to do so might expose resort owners and managers to personal injury claims based on the "premises liability" theory. For example, if a guest trips on stairs because of loose carpeting on one of the steps, he or she may be entitled to compensation due to the negligence of the resort owner / manager.

Slip and Fall Accidents on Miami Cruise Ships

Similar to resorts, cruise ships, such as Celebrity, Princess, NCL, and Disney, are also expected to be reasonably safe. For example, the crew is required to keep the decks dry or provide prompt safety warnings, as well as maintain adequate lighting in all staircases and hallways. Sometimes they fail to carry out their duties and passengers slip, trip and fall, sustaining injuries ranging from minor bruises to brain injury, fractures and paralysis. In many of these cases, cruise ship owners can be held responsible for their negligence and compelled to compensate slip-and-fall accident victims for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, time off work, reduced future income and reduction in lifestyle.

Miami Resort / Cruise Ship Slip-and-Fall Accidents: Compensation

In order to receive appropriate compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence of resort and cruise ship owners, it is highly recommended that victims contact a qualified Miami slip-and-fall accident lawyer as soon as possible. This is especially important regarding cruise ship injuries because these cases are regulated by shortened statutes of limitations. This means that passengers usually have to file any claims against cruise lines within a year. In addition, cruise lines sometimes require that they first be notified about any injuries within a six-month period.

If you have become a victim of a trip-and-fall accident on a cruise ship or at a resort, compensation may be available to offset your medical, emotional and financial distress. Please contact one of Miami slip-and-fall accident lawyers, Sean Cleary, today at (305) 416-9805 for a free evaluation and initiate prompt legal action.

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