Maritime / Cruise Ship Liability

Maritime law applies to passengers and seamen injured or killed on ships, boats and other vessels operating in "navigable waters" including oceans, rivers and the Great Lakes.

The Law Offices of Sabato DeVito, P.A. has particular experience representing passengers, employees and seamen injured in maritime accidents, including those on cruise ships, fishing boats, tugboats, crew boats, tankers and other vessels.

Maritime injuries can include everything from slip and falls on-board ship to injuries resulting from unseaworthy vessels, inadequate crew staffing, inadequate instruction, negligent supervision, negligent maintenance, occupational injuries, work related illnesses, fires and explosions and other injuries.

Our attorneys understand the special statutes and regulations governing maritime and offshore injuries and make sure clients obtain full and fair recoveries for their injuries.

The Law Offices of Sabato DeVito, P.A. advocates for those injured in maritime and cruise ship accidents in Hernando, Citrus and Pasco Counties and throughout Florida.