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“The World’s Leading Legal Authority On Maritime Law”
- The Irish Independent News
For over 40 years, Brett Rivkind has helped clients pursue maritime claims against negligent cruise ship companies, boat operators, and crew members. Attorney Rivkind has obtained record jury verdicts and arbitration awards, many in the millions of dollars. He has appeared on numerous television shows, had his cases covered in the national media, and is often consulted by other attorneys throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Brett was also invited to speak to Congress and recognized by Congress as a maritime expert on cruise ship safety and security. The testimony was part of the Congressional Hearings on cruise ship safety and security. The Congressional Hearings were prompted by publicity surrounding the disappearance of George Smith IV on his honeymoon cruise. Brett Rivkind was hired by the Smith family to pursue a case against the cruise line. The case received lots of attention as many wanted explanations as to how a man could disappear off a cruise ship during his honeymoon, and why the current law was not protecting cruise ship passengers.
Back Injury
Cruise ship crew member from Haiti suffered a cumulative trauma disorder involving his back while performing his duties as a cleaner on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. He then was provided with negligent medical care treatment. The jury found the cruise line accountable. Verdict of 6.3 million.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Seaman Back Injury
Crew Member on tugboat injures back handling heavy lines. Verdict of $3.7 Million.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
Cabin Steward was struck in the knee by a heavy piece of luggage. Company failed to provide prompt, proper and adequate medical care and treatment resulting in an unsuccessful knee surgery which led to an unnecessary knee replacement surgery.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Crew Member Injury
A crewmember suffers a stroke as a result of the failure to receive proper medical care and attention while onboard for a ship for his high blood pressure. Verdict of $2.7 Million.
Slip & Fall Injury
Crewmember falls into hull of vessel resulting in serious injuries.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
Crew Worker crushed when steel plates suddenly fall on him because they were improperly secured. Suffered internal injuries.
Crewmember Injury
Crewmember pulls large suitcase from trolley and suffered injury to his back. Company failed to provide, prompt, proper and adequate medical care and treatment. Verdict of $1,077,650.00.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Seaman Injury
Settlement of Crewmember injured during luggage operations and suffers herniated disc.
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
Waiter slipped and fell in kitchen due to ongoing problem in the lateral area of spillage of food and water creating a dangerous condition, causing approximately two accidents per week. Company did not provide rubber mats had slippery floors. Plaintiff had cervical and lumbar herniated discs. Verdict of $980,250.00.
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
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Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Cruise Ship Injury
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
Boating Accident
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Confidential Settlement
Workplace Injury
Worker falls while painting on the bridge of ship due to failure to utilize proper safety devices and proper supervision. Settlement of $610,000.00.
Boating Accident
(Confidential Settlement)
Confidential Settlement
At any given time, there are tens of thousands of ships traveling around the globe. Unfortunately, accidents happen frequently as a result of negligent or reckless conduct by various parties. In order to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and other losses resulting from a boating or cruise ship accident, a victim or their family usually must be able to show that the defendant acted negligently.
Passengers who are seeking to assert claims against a cruise ship companies, may have a contractual obligation created through the ticket sales process to file any personal injury claims that they may have in the courts of Miami-Dade County. This is why our main office is located in Miami, FL.
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