Award-Winning Maritime Lawyers Representing Crew Member Victims of Maritime Accidents and Injuries in the Dominican Republic
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., headquartered in Miami, FL, are the nation’s leading cruise ship injury and accident lawyers. We have been fighting for the rights of injured passengers and crew for over 50 years. We are dedicated to helping our clients recover the compensation they deserve after accidents at sea which are caused by someone else’s negligence. With 19 attorneys in 7 offices nationwide — including our main Miami office — countless awards and accolades, and over $450 million (and counting) recovered for our clients since we first began the firm in 1971, it is no surprise that Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016, and 5 of our attorneys named to “Best Lawyers”®.
The Dominican Republic is an attractive place for cruise ships to stop. In fact, it’s one of the most visited vacation destinations in the Caribbean, according to the Dominican Consulate. The nation has the ninth largest of the Latin American economies and has the largest economy within the Central American and Caribbean regions.
Unfortunately, the Dominican Republic has high levels of income inequality, as well as a thriving drug trade, with up to 8% of all cocaine smuggled into the U.S. coming through the Dominican Republic. There has been controversy in the past because violent criminals are often given short prison sentences and the high crime rates mean visitors to the Dominican Republic sometimes become victims of rape or assault while participating in shore excursions.
The risk of rape on a cruise ship is always present, including on ships that visit the Dominican Republic, even those that are passing through and only stopping briefly. When a rape or sexual assault happens, victims need to know their rights. Hiring a maritime attorney that is experienced in handling sexual assaults occurring during a cruise, gives you a far greater chance of obtaining the justice and compensation you’re entitled to.
Cruise Ship Rape Risks in the Dominican Republic
Cruise lines have been helping to develop the Dominican Republic as a prime cruising destination. Amber Cove, for example, was developed near the town of Puerto Plata and cost an estimated $85 million. It features shops, bars, restaurants, a pool with a swim up bar, and a large transportation area providing access to excursions throughout the Dominican Republic.
While it is great for cruise lines to focus on improving tourist experiences, cruises may sometimes neglect basic security measures as they spend time and money on flashy attractions to advertise. Cruise passengers who become the victim of rape or sexual assault due to inadequate security may be surprised at how little attention was paid to protecting them from becoming victims or providing services or statutorily required assistance after a rape occurred. Cruise lines have an obligation to passengers to take issues like security into account, and can be held accountable for their failures in this realm
Even reporting rape or sexual assault while abroad can be very complicated. Victims should reach out to a ship accident lawyer in the Dominican Republic with experience in cruise ship rape cases as soon as they can. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. makes it easy to contact even from overseas, so you should reach out to speak with a cruise ship rape lawyer on our legal team as soon as you become a victim of a sexual assault.
We Hold Perpetrators of Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults Accountable
Sexual assault on cruise ships is a serious and distressing issue. Our firm has handled in excess of 300 cruise ship rape and sexual assault cases—more than any other attorney or firm in the country—and we are committed to providing compassionate support and vigorous legal representation for victims of sexual assault. We understand the sensitive nature of these cases and work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the justice they deserve.
Hire the Nation’s Leading Maritime Attorneys if You’ve Been Injured in a Maritime Accident in The Dominican Republic
Our experienced maritime lawyers have helped shape United States general maritime law regarding cruise ship and maritime accident claims, having handled many of the landmark injury cases occurring on cruise ships. Several of our attorneys appear often as experts on maritime and personal injury laws, including cruise ship, hotel, resort, and cruise ship accident cases.
Our attorneys have fought for legislation to better protect cruise passengers from rape and ensure that passengers are informed of the risk, and we’re committed to helping those who are harmed to hold cruise lines accountable for the damage a sexual assault can do. We are well-versed in Maritime Law affecting cruise ship passengers visiting the Dominican Republic, and represent both crew and passengers who were victimized by sexual violence and assault, occuring on a cruise ship, including those that visitthe Dominican Republic.
If you have been the victim of sexual assault on a cruise ship, we will do everything possible to make the cruise line pay to compensate you for your injuries and losses. Schedule your no-cost, risk-free consultation today and start to take back control of your life. You can reach us through our secured contact form or by phone at 877–233–1238 to schedule your case evaluation with our reputable maritime law firm.
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