Disney Cruise Line Accident Lawyers

Our Award Winning Disney Cruise Ship Accident Lawyers Have Decades of Experience Handling Cruise Line Injury Claims

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. are the nation’s leading maritime lawyers, and have significant experience handling cases against Disney Cruise Lines. With over 200 years of combined experience, over $450 million in damages recovered, and numerous awards including being named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016, and 5 attorneys named to “Best Lawyers”® in America, we have the proven experience with all aspects of maritime and cruise ship law.

Maritime law is complicated, and the unfortunate reality is that cruise companies use these complexities to their advantage as they work to settle claims against them as cheaply as possible — or avoid paying at all. However, when injured passengers are being represented by one of the award-winning attorneys at our maritime law firm, Disney knows they are in for a fight against an experienced adversary.

Take a look below to get a better understanding of your rights when you embark on Disney Cruise Lines, how to handle a maritime injury, and learn about the importance of working with an experienced law firm to fight for the money you deserve after an accident or injury. Contact us right away to request a free consultation and to get started on your case as soon as possible.

Cases Against Disney Cruise Line

Disney has a legal duty to ensure that every passenger and crew member aboard every ship in its fleet is protected from an unreasonable risk of harm. Unfortunately, Disney has failed to provide a safe cruising environment in many past cases. From a sexual assault captured on a surveillance video to a four-year-old boy nearly drowning, reports of injuries, rapes, and crimes aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels are not an uncommon occurrence.

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has repeatedly, successfully represented victims who were raped, sexually assaulted, or injured in many different ways aboard Disney Cruise Lines and other major cruise lines. Our long list of companies sued demonstrates we are always ready to take on the biggest cruise lines and shipping companies worldwide to fight for victims’ rights everywhere.

Some of the types of cruise ship passenger injury cases we handle include:

What To Do If You Or a Loved One Has Been Hurt Aboard a Disney Cruise

An accident that causes significant injuries can be a stressful, disorienting, and downright terrifying experience no matter where it happens. In addition to the pain and suffering you or your loved one will be enduring, the matter is further complicated by the fact that being at sea, sometimes in international or foreign waters, can be disorienting while far from home. At the same time that you will need to deal with this medical issue, there are countless legal complexities that you will need to make sense of as the cruise company tries to present liability waivers and statements for you to sign — all designed to limit liability and protect Disney’s legal interests more than your own financial needs. That’s where we come in. We have seen all the tricks and techniques the cruise lines use to try to protect themselves, at your expense. This is why it is critically important to contact us as soon as possible.

Get Medical Attention Immediately

After an accident, there is nothing more important than your health and safety. This starts by alerting cruise staff of your accident and demanding that you get comprehensive medical care from the medical team onboard the ship. This medical attention ensures that, most obviously, your injuries are cared for, but secondly, it will generate important medical documentation that lays out each of your injuries. Failure to seek medical care while aboard the ship is certainly a fact that any cruise line will try to use against you.

Document All Relevant Information

If possible, take photos and video of the accident scene and document your own experience with either written notes or a voiceover while filming. Regardless of how you choose to document these details, all of this information will be very helpful for your attorney as they gather all of the relevant facts about your accident and build a strong case. No matter how vivid these details may seem in your mind while you are still aboard the ship in the days after your accident, memories fade. Concrete, immutable evidence will be a major benefit to your legal needs. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Hire An Experienced Maritime Attorney

Our firm offers a free consultation for victims of cruise ship accidents, and we will be happy to have this consultation with you while you are still aboard your cruise waiting to disembark. The hours and days after an accident aboard a cruise ship can be harrowing for a victim and their family, but knowing that there is proven, award-winning support handling the legal details and providing you with real-time advice can help alleviate this pressure and help you stay focused on your health. We will be able to take over all of the legal-related interactions with the cruise line, advise you on your steps to take aboard the ship, and put you at ease so that you can focus on your medical issues.

How Our Law Firm Can Help Victims of Disney Cruise Ship Accidents

Injured cruise ship passengers should hire an experienced maritime lawyer familiar with Disney Cruises as soon as they can following an accident or incident. Your experienced cruise ship injury lawyer will inform you of your rights and will protect you from being taken advantage of by profit-driven cruise lines, such as Disney Cruise Lines. Our personal injury law firm will handle investigating liability, calculating the value of your claim, identifying all parties who have contributed to your injuries, and handling your lawsuit. We will also negotiate with Disney Cruises to ensure we obtain the maximum recovery and compensation for your injuries and losses.

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Disney Cruise Line’s Fleet

Disney Cruise Line currently operates five ships. These ships include:

Disney Magic
Disney Wonder
Disney Dream
Disney Fantasy
Disney Wish

The Disney Wish, which launched in September 2022, is the newest ship in the fleet. It boasts cinematic dining experiences where guests can interact with popular Disney characters, as well as kids’ clubs, a range of themed and interactive attractions, and much more.

Disney Cruise Line Accident FAQ

Disney cruises are supposed to be a magical experience. However, that is not always the case. If you have suffered debilitating injuries aboard a Disney cruise line, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. The claims process can be confusing. To help you feel more confident in pursuing your case, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding Disney cruise line accidents below. If you have additional questions we do not answer on this page, do not hesitate to contact our team to discuss your specific concerns further.

What are some common causes of accidents on a Disney cruise?

What kind of compensation can I receive for my injuries on a Disney cruise?

The compensation you can receive for injuries sustained aboard a Disney cruise are considerable. You have the right to be made whole, which means you should be repaid for every loss you suffered as a result of someone else's negligence or misconduct. The type of compensation you can receive will depend on the type of claim you file.

For example, whether you are a crew member aboard a Disney cruise line or a passenger, you have the right to pursue civil action through a personal injury claim. There are many differences between a passenger versus a crewmember claim but we are well versed in dealing with both types of cases as we have been successfully handling such claims since 1971.

Generally speaking, when you file a personal injury claim, you have the right to compensation for every loss. This does not only include a portion of your last wages, but every single way your life has been affected by the injuries you sustained in your Disney cruise ship accident. Economic damages will describe your financial losses while non-economic damages will account for the ways your life has been affected physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Some examples of potentially recoverable damages after a Disney cruise ship accident include:

Loss of income
Diminished earning capacity
Reduced quality of life
Loss of employee related benefits, including sick time, paid time off, contributions to your retirement savings plans from your employer, employer-provided health insurance, and other benefits
Chronic physical pain and suffering
Emotional trauma and psychological distress
Mental anguish
Loss of consortium, including an intimate spousal relationship
Disfigurement and skin scars
Reputational damages
Inconvenience
Apprehension and embarrassment
Anticipation and fear
Shock and indignity

These are only a few examples of the types of damages that may be recovered following a Disney cruise line accident claim. You can expect your attorney to carefully review your losses to ensure every single one is accounted for so you can maximize the compensation you win.

Can I still file a claim if I signed a waiver or release form?

How long do I have to file a claim for an accident on a Disney cruise?

Who can I sue for damages after an assault or injury on a Disney cruise?

Contact Our Award-Winning Maritime Lawyers If You’re Injured or Assaulted Aboard Disney Cruise Lines

With two of our named partners being named “Lawyer of the Year” ® in Admiralty and Maritime (Miami) by US News & World Report, and our lawyers appearing in hundreds of TV appearances, our firm has become a leader in helping injured passengers and crew members recover compensation following cruise ship accidents and incidents. You can expect results with us. When you’re working with Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., our team of aggressive, experienced maritime attorneys will fight for the compensation and justice you rightfully deserve.

If tragedy strikes and you were a victim of rape or sexual assault or any of the many injuries that occur aboard a Disney cruise ship, an experienced maritime attorney from our team can help.

Disney Cruise Line Accident Lawyer