What Is My Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Case Worth?

When you think about someone being sexually assaulted, you typically think that the person committing these unforgivable violations would be the one who is getting sued. However, in some cases, especially on a cruise ship, there can be contributing factors that could mean you are actually suing the cruise line. In general, the list of people and entities you might sue for your sexual assault aboard a cruise ship includes:

• The other passenger who assaulted you
• The cruise ship employee who sexually assaulted you
• The cruise line if the person who sexually assaulted you was an employee or if the staff was negligent in some manner and that contributed to your sexual assault

Even if another passenger sexually assaulted you, there are times when the cruise line failed to take the proper action or precautions to prevent the events that led to your sexual assault. For example, the staff failed to take action when another passenger acted aggressively or inappropriately; they were clearly drunk or under the influence or were not respecting the personal space of other passengers. It is also possible that the cruise line could be responsible if their staff were overserving the person who sexually assaulted you.

Finally, there could be instances where the staff failed to properly lock doors or provide adequate security and safety measures on the ship. If someone was able to force open your cabin door or attack you in a dark, unattended, or unmonitored area of the ship, that negligence on the part of the staff could allow you to sue the cruise line for the harm and damages you suffered.

It is vital to understand that once you leave the cruise ship, you might have no way to contact the other passengers and crew who witnessed the sexual assault you suffered or the previous behavior of the person who sexually assaulted you. So, as difficult as it might be, you must gather contact information of potential witnesses or those who could provide information about the person or event that occurred. Also, try to get copies of videos or photos that could include the person who sexually assaulted you.

If there were areas of the ship that were being recorded via security cameras, request copies of the footage if they contain images of the person who sexually assaulted you and any of their previous inappropriate behavior. In addition, get copies of your medical records from the ship and contact information from the medical staff, security personnel, and other ship staff who could be used as witnesses regarding the sexual assault or the actions of the person who assaulted you before that incident. This information will benefit the legal team at DTLA Law Group as they begin to build your lawsuit.

The questions regarding the Statute of Limitations and the time provided to file your lawsuit for sexual assault are made exponentially more complex because the sexual assault occurred at sea. The question of Maritime Law or U.S. law covering the incident can be challenging to sort out. However, the legal team at DTLA Law Group includes experts in sexual assault cases and Maritime Law to ensure that all of your questions can be thoroughly answered when you join our staff for a free consultation.

If the case falls under Maritime Law, you will likely have three years to file your claim. But many nuisances can significantly reduce that time. So, contacting DTLA Law Group immediately after returning from your cruise is best. In some instances, the cruise line requires notice of the incident in writing within six months of the occurrence. Rest assured, after meeting with the DTLA Law Group team and sharing the facts of your cruise ship sexual assault, our staff will answer all your questions and address any concerns that you have about timelines and the time needed to complete your lawsuit.

As a victim of sexual assault while on a cruise, you should understand that the compensation you seek is not a predetermined amount. Instead, you will work closely with your DTLA Law Group legal team to compile all of the expenses and losses you suffered due to the sexual assault you endured. These items will fall into a vast number of categories and can include:

• All current and future medical costs related to the treatment of injuries due to the sexual assault, which could also include mental healthcare related to the trauma or stress of these events
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident
• Any lost income if your injuries prevent you from doing the tasks involved in your normal job or if you miss work to attend medical appointments related to the injuries sustained in the sexual assault
• In some cases, you can also seek compensation for pain and suffering due to excessive trauma, fear, anxiety, or other emotional harm created by the sexual assault you suffered
• All your legal costs and expenses related to your cruise ship sexual assault lawsuit

Knowing that your case value will be based on specific expenses and losses, it is still helpful to know that many cases handled by DTLA Law Group will range in value from $80,000 to over $500,000 based on the details of the case and harm suffered by the victim. Please reach out to our office immediately to speak to a DTLA Law Group cruise ship sexual assault lawyer to gather more information specific to the details of your case.

After suffering the pain and violations of a sexual assault on a cruise ship, you are sure to have many financial concerns as well as questions regarding your rights. The staff at DTLA Law Group is here 24/7 to help you begin to understand how this complex case can be presented to the court and litigated to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve. In addition, our firm never asks for any upfront legal fees or expenses when hired to handle your lawsuit.

Instead, we only get paid after you have the compensation owed to you, which includes funds to cover all your legal costs. Our pledge to you is that you owe us nothing for our time and investment in your lawsuit if we fail to win the case and deliver that compensation. Please make the time today to contact the caring and dedicated staff at DTLA Law Group to discuss the facts of your sexual assault on a cruise ship and how we will help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. But we encourage yu to please act quickly because there can be extenuating circumstances regarding Maritime Law and the location of the ship at the time of your sexual assault. And our team of experts want to ensure that you and your rights are fully protected as we move forward in holding the appropriate parties accountable for the harm and pain you endured.

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