Norfolk Cruise Ship Accident Lawyers

NORFOLK, VA

A cruise ship accident can leave you with severe injuries and untold hardships, from pain and suffering, to emotional trauma, lost time from work, and even permanent disability. If your injury was the result of negligence, you have rights and the attorneys at Rutter Mills are here to protect them. For more than 65 years, we have been standing up for injury victims in Norfolk, across Virginia, and throughout the U.S.

An experienced Norfolk cruise ship attorney at our firm can help you understand your rights, the strength of your claim, and the potential compensation available to you. If your case has merit, we will not back down until we obtain the maximum amount of compensation available to you under the law.

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We Love to Level the Playing Field

Intimidated by taking on a big cruise line company in the legal system? You don’t have to be. Rutter Mills has the experience and resources to go toe-to-toe with the largest corporations in the world, including Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Disney, and other major and minor cruise lines. Let our renowned Norfolk cruise ship lawyers level the playing field for you. This is what we do every day and it is our passion.

There is a reason people who work with Rutter Mills come back and refer their friends and family members to us: We care and we get results.

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What Was the Cause of Your Cruise Ship Accident?

Before fighting for your compensation, we must first uncover the root cause of your accident and identify the negligent party or parties who played a role. Some of the most common causes of cruise ship accidents include:

Slip and fall hazards such as water on decks or near pools, restaurants, and other well-trafficked areas
Tripping hazards such as cords strung across walkways or uneven footing between cabins and common areas
Medical negligence—inadequate or delayed treatment from the ship’s onboard medical staff
Foodborne illness and contamination
Accidents in swimming pools, rides, zip lines, snorkeling waters, and other amusements on the ship or during a shore excursion
Collisions, capsizing, falling overboard, and other accidents resulting from negligence on the part of the ship captain or other party

The liable party in a cruise ship accident claim may be the cruise line itself, the ship owner, a third party responsible for ship maintenance, the captain, an onboard medical provider, a crew member, a passenger, or some other party or combination of parties. A Norfolk cruise ship injury attorney at our firm will work tenaciously to identify everyone who contributed to your accident and the hardships you now face.

It takes an experienced Norfolk cruise ship accident attorney to understand the legal nuances of personal injury claims taking place on international waters. Our lawyers have handled numerous claims arising from accidents taking place on ships originating from Norfolk Cruise Terminal. We will apply our skill and experience in this niche area of law to help you achieve the legal and financial result you deserve.

How We'll Handle Your Case

Your vacation was ruined, but this is probably only the beginning of your hardships. Our Norfolk cruise ship accident lawyers will listen carefully as you share information about your injury, pain, job loss, disability, and other damages you have suffered due to the negligence of a cruise line.

Cruise lines have vast resources at their disposal. If you were injured on a cruise ship, it’s likely that the line has already enlisted teams of lawyers to defend against the claim. They have also employed investigators to uncover facts that support their side of the story.

You need a legal champion who can find facts that support your story, and Rutter Mills has the experience and investigative resources to do just that.

Every Norfolk cruise ship lawyer at our firm is well-versed in the causes of accidents on the water and the many ways negligence can play a role. When appropriate, we hire investigators, medical experts, experts in maritime safety, and other respected professionals who help us find the facts and present the most compelling possible cases on behalf of our clients.

We don’t just claim to have experience—we have the track record of success to back it up. Whether you were injured falling on a slippery deck, eating in unsanitary conditions, or due to negligence of any kind, we will fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. In more than 65 years of service, we have obtained millions of dollars, including precedent-setting verdicts and settlements, for people like you.

What Compensation Can I Receive?

One of the most important aspects of a cruise ship injury claim is determining the many ways negligence on the part of a cruise line or other party has changed your life.

Our clients come to us after suffering serious injuries such as:

Broken bones
Head injuries
Spinal cord trauma
Soft tissue injuries

Victims of cruise ship accidents may experience ongoing pain, including physical, mental and emotional anguish. They may miss time from work. They may not be able to enjoy another vacation again, especially after having one ruined by a preventable accident. When handling these claims, our Norfolk cruise ship injury lawyers take all of these factors into account.

We work with leading medical experts who help us understand the long-term consequences of these injuries. Your compensation should cover all of today’s hardships and the hardships you will continue to face months, even years, down the road.

Our painstaking approach to personal injury law helps us pursue every dollar our clients need to pay their bills and become financially secure after a cruise ship accident or any accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or business.

Get the Legal Help You Need From a Norfolk Cruise Ship Attorney

The sooner a knowledgeable Norfolk cruise ship accident attorney at our firm can begin working on your case, the better prepared we will be to help you achieve a successful result. Get in touch with a skilled personal injury lawyer who knows how to get the results you need and deserve.

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When you’ve been injured, you’ve got a lot at stake – but so does the insurance company. Being represented by a serious lawyer makes all the difference. Call Rutter Mills today and let us even the playing field for you.

Paul M

I should have posted this a while ago, but Rutter-Mills represented me after a drunk driver plowed into my motorcycle head-on. Which was even worse since I was on it at the time. At first, the insurance company on the vehicle was willing to pay the full liability amount, which meant we'd be unable to sue for more. But the team at Rutter-Mills, lawyers, paralegals, and investigators all kept pushing and realized that a legality detail meant the driver's father's insurance was responsible.
I got medically separated from the Navy due to my injuries, which still persist and hinder me to this day. But thanks to the way everyone at Rutter Mills treated me and worked to get me compensation that set me up for life. They're the first lawyers I refer people to if they've been injured and they're first lawyers I'll go to of anything ever happens to me or my family.

Mary W.

I highly recommend this law firm. They treated not only me, but my husband like family. Heather Bell was very helpful and nice. Eric Porcaro is a great attorney. Together they were wonderful, professional, and caring people. They worked very hard for our case.

Ridge W.

Gina Montgomery and Morgan Phipps did a phenomenal job with my case! I was involved in a car accident and they helped me get the proper care while I was waiting on my case to conclude and also worked very hard to win my case in the court room.

Larry S

Rutter Mills was awesome , they handled everything . I really wasn't planning on hiring an Attorney after my accident . The insurance companies were persistent. They were rushing me to settle when I was still hurting. I called Rutter Mills. They are honest, hardworking and wonderful to deal with. They gave me monthly updates. Their staff was courteous and very helpful The paralegal Lindsay didn't get annoyed with my many questions. Rutter Mills has a great Team! They made the experience less of a hardship for me and my family. I really appreciate all of you! I am so grateful for Rutter Mills!

Terry

I am so grateful and thankful that I chose Rutter Mills to handle my Social Security Disability Application! They completed and submitted the application on our very first office visit. My attorney and staff showed immediate knowledge and understanding of a very complex and time consuming process! I was kept informed and updated on the status of my claim. When I finally received confirmation that my claim had been approved, I couldn't have been any more pleased with my decision to hire Rutter Mills! Two big thumbs up for an awesome job!