Q: Attorney Tully, I was severely injured on a cruise ship. I slipped and fell on the ship’s deck. I had knee surgery and a rod put in my leg. How do I sue the cruise line?
A: Carefully. You usually have to bring a lawsuit in the venue (jurisdiction) designated on your cruise ticket. That usually means in the state of Florida. Second, the statute of limitations is shortened in cruise ship cases. Instead of the normal 2 year statute of limitation in most injury cases, cruise ship cases can be less (usually 1 year). Time really is a factor in these cases. Your call to me is free. No recovery/no fee.


