Cruise Liner Accident Claims

We have years of experience helping people make successful cruise liner accidents and will put you in the best possible position to secure the financial award you deserve. 

To speak to a lawyer about your cruise ship compensation claim, call us today on 0345 241 6390 or fill in our online enquiry form and let us know a suitable time to contact you. 

How JMW Can Help

The vast majority of cruisers have a relaxing time, enjoying the luxury, comfort and splendour of a cruise ship. However, despite their size, cruise liners are essentially confined areas housing hundreds of people, and accidents often occur. Common cruise ship accidents include:

• Slipping on the deck
• Swimming pool accidents
• Tripping over obstacle
• Falling down stairs
• Being struck by a falling object
• Accidents caused by the ship’s facilities

Regardless of how you suffered your injury, if it was caused by somebody else’s negligence, you are entitled to make a compensation claim.

Your Legal Rights Explained

Cruise ship operators are subject to a law known as the Athens Convention, relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea (PAL Convention) 1974. This is a law that imposes a strict liability system on cruise ships. Essentially, this means the cruise line operator must prove that your injury was not their fault, rather than you proving their negligence.

A further law called the Package Travel Regulations 1992, and/or the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 may also apply to cruise line operators based in the UK.

This is a complex area of law, so expert advice from a solicitor is necessary if you are looking to pursue a cruise ship claim.