Norwegian Cruise Line Accident & Injury Lawyers

Our Award Winning Cruise Ship Lawyers Have Decades of Experience Successfully Handing Norwegian Cruise Line Injuries, Accidents, and Assaults

Lipcon, Margulies, & Winkleman, with headquarters in Miami, FL, has successfully sued Norwegian Cruise Lines and its subsidiaries more than any other law firm in the nation, and we are here to help you and your family fight for the compensation you deserve. Norwegian Cruise Line’s legal teams know our firm well, as do the rest of the companies in the maritime industry, and they know the skill and dedication we bring to each of our cases. That is why our track record of success, all the way back to 1971, is unrivaled.

With over 200 years of combined experience and dozens of precedent-setting cruise ship accident cases, we are among the most seasoned maritime lawyers in the world.

Our team of nationally recognized industry leaders and admiralty law experts have successfully handled over 3,000 cases and have recovered over $450 million dollars in damages for our clients. We are uniquely positioned to help you with your claim no matter where you are located — including our main Miami office. We understand the issues that can arise from an accident on a cruise ship and will do everything we can to get you the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one have been injured in a cruise ship accident, contact us for the representation you deserve.

Types of Cruise Ship Accidents on Norwegian Cruises

Rapes, drownings, and many other types of accidents aboard Norwegian ships have caused substantial harm to crew members, young children, elderly passengers, and cruise passengers of all ages. Like all of the cruise lines, NCL has a significant number of rapes and sexual assaults. NCL has also created dangerous situations by encouraging excessive intoxication with the all-inclusive alcohol options available on some of its ships.

When Norwegian cruise ship accidents arise because of the company’s negligence or because of a failure to take reasonable steps to protect crew members and passengers from harm, a Miami, FL cruise ship injury lawyer should be sought to provide assistance to the victims seeking compensation for their losses. You may be able to recover compensation for a range of issues such as:

• Cruise ship passenger injuries
• Crewmember injuries
• Cruise ship rape and assault
• Passenger disappearances
• Passenger overboard accidents
• Passenger drowning incidents
• Shore excursion injuries
• Cruise ship medical malpractice
• Flowrider accidents
• Cruise ship class actions

For many of these claims, you will have to demonstrate that the cruise line was negligent. This means that:

• The cruise line had a duty to use reasonable care under the circumstances
• It breached this duty
• The breach caused an accident or injury
• You suffered damage as a result of the injury

Additionally, there are some legal limitations on what a cruise ship can disclaim as a matter of public policy. An experienced cruise ship attorney can review the terms of your ticket and help you understand your options. Understanding your rights after a cruise ship accident, whether as a crewmember or passenger, can be confusing and overwhelming, but when you are partnered with an experienced Miami-area attorney at our firm, you can stay focused on your recovery while we fight to get you the money you deserve. We have successfully handled so many cases like yours, we know all the right moves to make to maximize your chances of success.  

What to Look for in a Norwegian Cruise Line Accident Attorney

Cruise ship injury cases are unique. They can involve a number of issues that aren’t present in most other types of personal injury cases. For example, cruise ships are subject to maritime law, so many of the principles that apply to injuries on land work differently when you suffer an injury on a ship. Even a highly experienced personal injury lawyer may find themself lost at sea when confronted with a cruise ship injury case.

Additionally, cruise lines have deep pockets. They have teams of lawyers ready to put down attempts by passengers and workers to obtain compensation for their injuries. To adequately confront the legal resources of a big cruise line like Norwegian, you need a Miami, FL attorney with a proven track record of success against such companies.

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., has worked for nearly 50 years to achieve positive outcomes for clients, build a national and international reputation of capability, and focus its experience on cruise ship cases and other maritime issues. You can trust that you are in good hands with LM&W.

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Successful Cases Against Norwegian Cruise Line

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., has pursued legal action against Norwegian in many cases. We have demonstrated that we are prepared and ready to take on Norwegian Cruise Line in litigation and that we can routinely be successful. Every case is different, and reviewing past cases does not necessarily tell you what to expect in your cases. However, cases such as the following demonstrate LM&W’s capabilities and our dedication to our clients.

1. Igac v. Norwegian Cruise Line- $662,165 jury verdict

   A waiter slipped on the floor of a lifeboat and fell out into the water seven stories below
   Igac was a Turkish waiter on one of Norwegian’s ships. During a lifeboat drill, another crewmember got into Igac’s way, causing him to step back. Igac slipped on the floor of the lifeboat and fell out into the water seven stories below, suffering injuries to his back, knee, and elbow. Norwegian argued that Igac’s back injuries were preexisting and that he should not have been standing up in the lifeboat. We enlisted several experts to help prove Igac’s claim. A jury found that Norwegian was 85% responsible for the accident and awarded Igac $662,165.

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2. Wallace v. NCL

   Success helping hundreds of cabin stewards recover damages caused by NCL
   We successfully represented hundreds of NCL cabin stewards and recovered damages on their behalf based on them being forced to pay others, called helpers, to complete their assigned duties on embarkation day. These are a but a tiny few of the literally hundreds of successful cases against NCL. Virtually all settlements include confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements. This limits our ability to publically share our countless positive results for our clients.

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Our Reputation for Suing Cruise Lines

When selecting a cruise line attorney, their reputation can tell you a lot about their capabilities. A strong reputation can also go a long way in negotiations. When a cruise line sees Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.’s name on your complaint, they will know you aren’t a plaintiff to be trifled with. They know they won’t be able to get away with a lowball settlement offer and that we will be able to see through ill-conceived defenses that may work with less capable Miami area attorneys.

LM&W has cultivated a reputation for excellence through nearly 50 years in the industry. Our partners are go-to contacts for major news organizations like ABC, NBC, FOX News, TIME, The Washington Post, and CNN. When one of these outlets wants to do a story about cruise line issues, they call our Miami, FL attorneys for commentary. With many cruise line incidents—such as the recent mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic on some ships—capturing national attention, news organizations rely on our expertise more and more frequently. In fact, our attorneys have been featured on over 100 nationally broadcast television programs.

We also receive numerous accolades every year recognizing the skills of our firm and our individual attorneys. U.S. News and World Report has named us as a Best Law Firm for the last five years running, and our attorney Charles R. Lipcon was named “Lawyer of the Year”® in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report (2020)- Miami. Our firm has also received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating—its highest peer rating standard—as well as recognition by organizations like Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and more.

Years of Focused Experience in Suing Norwegian Cruises

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.’s practice focuses on maritime issues that affect clients all over the world. We have honed our expertise on cruise ship injuries and other maritime law issues over many years, and our clients benefit from our depth of experience and knowledge. Our knowledge and experience will work in your advantage as we fight to get you the money that you deserve after a Norwegian Cruise Line accident.

Our understanding of maritime law allows us to do things that other firms can’t. We aren’t afraid to tackle new and novel issues of law in pursuing our client’s best interests. In fact, we have been involved in numerous landmark cases that have helped to shape maritime and cruise ship law in Florida and around the country.

For example, we spent decades fighting to hold cruise lines responsible for sexual assaults at sea based on a failure to warn passengers. Despite resistance from the cruise ship industry, we relentlessly pursued justice for these passengers, obtaining a number of confidential monetary settlements. Then in 2019, we were instrumental in obtaining an appellate decision officially holding that cruise lines must warn passengers of sexual assault risks. We are extremely proud of our role in helping to prevent future cruise ship sexual assaults.

LM&W has the experience, resources, and skills necessary to obtain the best possible outcome in your case following a Norwegian cruise line accident. With our firm, you can feel confident that you are in capable hands.