Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
cruise line case
Cruise line is based out of Miami
Florida ( We were on a 7 day cruise
from San Pedro CA and we were
docked in Puerto Vallarta ) We live in
California. Cruise line Contract states
all cases filed in Miami. Would it be
better to get an attorney in Miami
rather than in California?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: cruise line case
Where a case is filed can often have immense impact on your rights and the expense of litigation. I would suggest taking the paperwork to a California attorney who does maritime/personal injury law and see if you have a better shot at filing the case in California rather than in Florida. If the injury occurred in Mexico that issue should also be examined, since there may be damage limitations that apply under Mexican law. Make sure he/she doesn't have a conflict of interest with the cruise line before you discuss the case with any attorney.
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