Award-Winning Maritime Lawyers Representing Crew Member and Passenger Victims of Maritime Accidents and Injuries in the United Kingdom

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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, 5 of our attorneys named to “Best Lawyers”®, and 2 named partners recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty & Maritime Law by “Best Lawyers”.

Almost 20 cruise lines depart from British ports and the United Kingdom is third behind Spain and Italy in terms of embarkations each year. The European Cruise Council reported almost a million passengers departed from ports in the UK over a single year, many from the two most popular ports of Southampton and Dover.

Passengers and crew members aboard ships domiciled in the UK, departing from the UK, or visiting the UK have certain rights. Anyone aboard these pleasure vessels can expect the cruise operator to ensure a reasonably safe environment. This includes not only protecting passengers and crew from injuries caused by unsafe equipment, slippery docks or dangerous food, but also protecting against acts of violence. While cruise lines aren’t expected to be perfect and don’t guarantee the safety of passengers 100 percent, they are obliged to take reasonable precautions and provide adequate security. When they don’t and a rape or a sexual assault happens, victims need to know their rights. That’s why hiring a maritime lawyer after becoming a victim of rape, sexual assault, or other injury on a ship in the UK is essential.

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 cruise ship 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.

What Other Types of Accidents Can Our Firm Help With?

Cruise ship accidents can result in serious injuries and significant distress for passengers. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., is dedicated to representing victims, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. We handle various types of accidents and work diligently to investigate the circumstances of each case, gather evidence, and build a strong claim for our clients.

We cover a wide range of cruise ship accidents, including:

Our Cruise Ship Accident and Assault Attorneys Fight for Victim’s Rights and Hold Cruise Lines Accountable

Our experienced maritime lawyers have helped shape the General Maritime Law regarding cruise ship and maritime accident claims, handling some of the country’s landmark injury and sexual assault cases. Several of our attorneys appear often as expert guests consulted about maritime and personal injury laws, as well as foreign hotel, resort, and cruise ship accident and assault cases. Whether you are a crew member or cruise ship passenger who was in an accident or assaulted, our legal team is here to help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to. Our experienced lawyers assist clients injured in the United Kingdom or those injured on a vessel domiciled in the UK or elsewhere.

If you have been in an accident or assaulted onboard a cruise ship and need a UK maritime attorney, contact us immediately. We will do everything possible to make the operator pay. We have over 200 years of combined experience fighting for victim’s rights. Get help from our dedicated maritime accident lawyers as soon as possible. You can reach us through our secured contact form or by phone at 877–233–1238 to schedule your no-obligation case evaluation with our reputable maritime injury attorneys.


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