Attorney for Azamara Cruise Lawsuits
Head injuries, displaced fractures, or back injuries can turn a dream cruise vacation into a nightmare. Though a major cruise line can be an intimidating defendant, our lawyers will not let that stop us from getting the compensation you deserve and need.
Before filing your lawsuit, we will preserve evidence, get medical records, and review incident reports. Getting witness statements and calculating damages also happens at this stage. After filing comes settlement negotiations. We will reject offers that leave any medical bills, lost wages, or non-economic damages uncovered. Reach out right away since you will only have one year to file. We can satisfy all filing prerequisites, like sending a notice of the claim to Azamara Cruises.
Call the attorneys for Azamara Cruise lawsuits of Rivkind Margulies & Rivkind for a free case discussion at (305) 204-5369.
What We Do Before Filing Azamara Cruise Injury Lawsuits
There is much to do before our lawyers file lawsuits, and missing any of these steps could compromise claims.
Preserve Security Camera Footage
Cruise ships have security camera systems, and we can send preservation letters to Azamara Cruises after accidents. Then, the cruise must keep the footage and make it available for the case.
Camera footage commonly depicts assaults, slip and falls, and other incidents.
Get Medical Records
Our attorneys for Azamara Cruise lawsuits will also get all your medical records before filing. The first set may come from onboard medical treatment. We also get medical records from foreign hospitals for victims.
When you get home, get reassessed. Surgery, physical therapy, and other treatments may continue after your return. We will continue getting medical records from providers. Do not stop treatment prematurely since that affects medical evidence.
With medical records come medical bills, which we will also organize for you.
Review Incident Reports
We can get incident reports from onboard security personnel or even foreign law enforcement if you were hurt during a land excursion. Azamara Cruises may bear liability for land excursion accidents, and we can see if this is the case for yours.
Interview Eyewitnesses
Our attorneys can track down eyewitnesses after cruise ship accidents and interview them. Passengers who witness slip and falls in cruise restaurants can testify about hazardous conditions. Eyewitnesses can also discuss injuries they observed.
Calculate Damages
We will calculate your damages before filing to see what your case is worth.
Medical damages are recoverable, as are lost wages. Tell us if you cannot work at all or if you have to work at a lower income level because of your injuries.
We will also factor in “intangible damages.” While we can prove hospital expenses with bills, intangible damages are proven through testimony. We can prepare you to discuss physical pain, mental suffering, depression, anxiety, and other intangible harms.
Settlement Negotiations for Azamara Cruise Injury Lawsuits
We guide injured passengers through settlement negotiations with Azamara Cruises. Be wary of initial settlement offers. They are typically low to start, and only aggressive negotiations may raise them.
We assert victims’ damages with proof, like medical bills and expert testimony. Leveraging photos, witness statements, and video footage helps us get more from settlements.
When we review settlements, we also consider victims’ future damages. Falls onto lower decks cause spinal cord injuries, slips on pool decks cause fractures, and physical assaults cause internal injuries.
Bad injuries mean months or years of medical treatment, which might extend past your lawsuit. If the settlement does not cover future medical damages or lost wages, we can reject it.
Negotiating fair settlements takes time but should not delay your recovery too long. Major cruise lines have the resources to wait out settlement talks, and victims might feel pressured to accept low offers. We can handle this by going to court.
Since defendants often want to avoid trials, going to court may provoke a better offer worth accepting.
Top Injuries on Azamara Cruises
No matter your injuries, our lawyers can help you hold Azamara Cruises responsible for them in a lawsuit.
Head Injuries
Head injuries happen during falls. Falling onto lower decks causes skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Falls from standing height cause head injuries, too. Take any head injury seriously, especially if you experience dizziness, vomiting, or headaches.
Back Injuries
Back injuries also happen during falls, with spinal cord injuries being the most damaging. If onboard medical staff respond improperly to a back injury, they might worsen it.
Internal Injuries
Internal injuries occur during falls, intentional assaults, and other accidents. Swelling, bruising, and pain are signs of internal injuries.
Fractures
Slip and falls on pool decks, down stairwells, or in cruise restaurants cause fractures. Displaced fractures are especially hard to heal. Victims may need metal pins or plates surgically inserted to recover. They may also need physical therapy, depending on fracture’s location.
Drowning Injuries
Drowning accidents in cruise hot tubs and pools can be fatal. Victims who survive with anoxic brain injuries have reduced cognitive function. Drowning injuries also happen during falls overboard.
When to Contact Our Lawyers After an Accident on an Azamara Cruise
Prioritize contacting us when you get home after a cruise ship accident. Passengers only have one year to file lawsuits against Azamara Cruises, which is not long.
There is also a notice of claim requirement, which must come within six months of the accident.
If you do not send a notice of a claim, you cannot file a lawsuit.
We can write the notice, including a summary of the accident and any relevant documents.
We will also write the complaint for your lawsuit. In it, we will name the defendant, summarize the incident, say why Azamara Cruises is liable, and request relief. Relief requests comprise your economic and non-economic damages.
For Help with Your Case, Call Our Cruise Accident Lawyers
Call (305) 204-5369 for a free case analysis from the attorneys for Azamara Cruise lawsuits at Rivkind Margulies & Rivkind.
