Louisiana Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer

If you are a Louisiana passenger injured on a cruise ship, you need an attorney experienced in maritime and admiralty law. Cruise ship injury claims are complex and are often governed by federal and international laws that include short deadlines and jurisdictional requirements. Many passengers are surprised to learn that even though their cruise departed from New Orleans, their lawsuit must be filed in Miami federal court due to a forum selection clause in the cruise ticket contract.

For over 50 years, Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. has represented injury victims and families nationwide in serious personal injury and maritime accident cases. Our firm has been recognized among the Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms by U.S. News from 2022 through 2026. Our Louisiana cruise ship injury lawyers help passengers and crew members who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones in cruise ship accidents departing from the Port of New Orleans and throughout the Gulf Coast region. Consultations are free and there are no fees unless we collect. Call us at 877-475-2905. You can also email us for help at info@gslawusa.com.

At Gerson & Schwartz, P.A., our cruise ship attorneys regularly handle injury and wrongful death claims for Louisiana residents whose cruises sailed from the Port of New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, and other Gulf ports. We represent clients against major cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America, Celebrity Cruises, and MSC Cruises.

The Port of New Orleans, located along the Mississippi River near the historic French Quarter and the Central Business District, is a major departure point for cruises to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Central America. With convenient access from major landmarks like Jackson Square, the Garden District, and St. Charles Avenue, thousands of passengers embark on cruises each year from this bustling Gulf Coast port.

Major cruise lines operating from the Port of New Orleans include:

• Carnival Cruise Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
• Royal Caribbean International
• Disney Cruise Line
• Celebrity Cruises
• MSC Cruises

Other nearby Gulf Coast ports, such as Galveston (Texas) and Mobile (Alabama), also serve as departure points for Louisiana residents. Whether your cruise departed from New Orleans, Galveston, or another Gulf port, our firm can represent you if you were injured at sea or during a port excursion.

Cruise ships departing from Louisiana include Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Norwegian Getaway, and Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Whether your voyage began at the Port of New Orleans, in nearby Galveston, or from another Gulf port, our Louisiana cruise ship injury lawyers can assist if you were hurt during your trip.

Cruise lines operate under maritime law, which is very different from Louisiana state injury laws. Cruise Line operators often have large legal teams and insurance adjusters whose goal is to minimize or deny claims. Choosing the right Louisiana cruise ship accident lawyer early can make the difference between a denied claim and full compensation for your injuries. Our cruise ship lawyers help residents of Louisiana. We will review your case, preserve evidence, and determine the correct jurisdiction to file your lawsuit. We negotiate aggressively for fair settlements, and when necessary, we take cases to trial in federal court.

The Louisiana cruise ship injury lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. represent victims in all types of cruise ship accidents, including:

Cruise ship passengers from Louisiana have been injured in a wide range of maritime incidents. The cruise injury attorneys at Gerson & Schwartz handle cases involving:

• Slip and fall accidents on wet decks or stairways
• Trip and fall accidents caused by poor lighting or uneven flooring
• Drownings and near-drownings in ship pools or during excursions
• Cruise ship sexual assaults and rapes
• Negligent cruise ship security and missing persons cases
• Gangway accidents
• Water slide injuries
• Crew member negligence or unsafe work practices
• Medical negligence by onboard doctors or nurses
• Shore excursion accidents involving third-party tour operators
• Defective or unsafe equipment injurie
• Medical negligence and malpractice by ship doctors or nurse
• Assaults or attacks by passengers or crew member
• Sexual assaults, rapes by crew members and passengers
• Missing persons and wrongful death claims
• Negligent ship security and inadequate supervision
• Crew member injury and Jones Act claims

Our cruise ship attorneys in Louisiana are experienced in maritime law. We represent passengers and crew members who have suffered:

• Broken bones and fractures
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Burns, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries
• Infections from unsanitary conditions
• Illness from food contamination or waterborne diseases
• Psychological trauma, PTSD, and emotional distress

For over five decades, our firm has been fighting for injured passengers, crew members, and victims of maritime negligence. We have been recognized among the Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms by U.S. News from 2022 through 2026. Our attorneys have over 80 years of combined experience handling maritime law, admiralty claims, and cruise ship injury lawsuits.

All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no attorney's fees or costs unless we recover money for you.

We are proud to serve passengers from Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast who have been injured while enjoying cruises on the Mississippi River, the Caribbean, and beyond.

We pursue full compensation for all damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Cruise ship ticket contracts often require passengers to file claims in Miami, Florida, regardless of where the cruise departed. This clause is legally enforceable in most cases. As a result, passengers from Louisiana often must file in federal court in the Southern District of Florida. The Louisiana cruise ship injury attorneys at Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. are based in Miami and handle cruise injury cases nationwide. Our firm works with local counsel in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast to ensure clients receive seamless representation and effective results.

Gerson & Schwartz cruise ship injury attorneys have successfully filed claims against nearly all major cruise lines, including:

• Carnival Cruise Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
• Royal Caribbean International
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Celebrity Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Seabourn Cruise Line

Our Miami cruise ship accident attorneys regularly represent passengers and crew members from Louisiana who were injured on cruises departing from:

• New Orleans, LA
• Galveston, TX
• Mobile, AL
• Tampa, FL
• Miami, FL
• Fort Lauderdale, FL

Whether your cruise departed from the Port of New Orleans, Mobile, or Galveston, our firm has the experience and resources to hold negligent cruise companies accountable.

If you were injured on a cruise ship departing from the Port of New Orleans, while returning to New Orleans, or during a cruise ship port of call, Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. can help. Our experienced Louisiana cruise ship injury lawyers represent injured cruise passengers and crew members in claims involving major cruise lines sailing from New Orleans and Gulf Coast ports. We have the experience, financial resources, and proven track record to handle complex maritime injury cases from investigation through resolution.

We provide legal representation for cruise ship injury claims throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, and the Northshore communities of Slidell, Covington, and Mandeville.

Gerson & Schwartz cruise ship lawyers regularly represents clients who travel through the Port of New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), and cruise corridors along the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.

Our Louisiana maritime attorneys handle cruise ship accident cases involving slip and fall injuries, dangerous deck conditions, wet or uneven flooring, inadequate warning signs, negligent security, medical negligence aboard cruise ships, shore excursion accidents, tender boat injuries, crew member claims, and wrongful death at sea.

We represent residents from every parish, including Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Calcasieu Parish, and surrounding areas.

With over 50 years of experience handling cruise ship and maritime injury cases nationwide, Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. is nationally recognized by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms from 2022 through 2026. All cruise ship injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Free consultations are available. If you or a loved one was injured on a cruise ship sailing from New Orleans or anywhere in the Gulf Coast region, call 877-475-2905 to speak with an experienced Louisiana cruise ship lawyer today.

If you were injured or assaulted on a cruise ship that departed from Louisiana or the Port of New Orleans, contact Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. today for a free consultation. Our experienced Louisiana cruise ship lawyers are available 24/7 to discuss your rights.

Call us at 877-475-2905 to speak with a cruise ship attorney today. Cruise Ship Injury Lawyers Serving Louisiana, New Orleans, and the Gulf Coast

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