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The Los Angeles cruise ship industry is massive in size and scope. It actually covers two different ports with more than 7500 acres and 43 miles of waterfront. The two ports are Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.
If you were injured on a Los Angeles cruise ship you should seriously consider speaking with a Los Angeles cruise ship injury lawyer as soon as possible. There are serious loopholes and limitations to pursuing your claim that you need to be aware of before you risk losing your claim all together.
Our Los Angeles cruise ship injury lawyers in Miami can help you and your family after a cruise ship accident and injury. But why would you need a Miami attorney? Just look at any cruise ship ticket. Think of it as your contract with the cruise line. Most cruise lines restrict your ability to file a lawsuit against them to one location. This is a restriction of venue. The most favored location for cruise lines is in federal court in Miami where many cruise ship headquarters are located.
Our Los Angeles cruise ship accident law firm is located in Miami near the federal courts where your cruise ship injury lawsuit will need to be filed. One other important fact is absolutely vital for you to know. Nearly all cruise ship injury claims and lawsuits must be filed within one year of the incident.
It is extremely important that you speak with a Los Angeles cruise ship accident lawyer as soon as possible. It is always better to be safe than to be sorry. Our Los Angeles cruise ship lawyers can answer your questions in a simple free and confidential call. Just call us today at (877) 475-2905 so we can give you the answers you need and deserve.
Port of Los AngelesThe largest cruise ship terminal on the west coast of the United States is the Port of Los Angeles which is sometimes referred to as “America’s Port”. The Port is actually located in the San Pedro District and its central cruise ship hub is called the World Cruise Center. The Port has 3 passenger berths where more than 1 million guests are processed each year.
The Port of Los Angeles claims to be the most secure cruise passenger complex in the nation. Needless to say, in this day and age, security is tight. The following cruise lines have regular ship calls at the Port of Los Angeles:
- Norwegian Cruise Line: NCL Jewel
- Princess Cruises: Island Princess, Star Princess, Crown Princess, Ruby Princess
- Royal Caribbean: Jewel of the Seas
- Ports America Cruise
- Cruise the West
- Catalina Express
- Island Express
- S.S. Lane Victory
- Azamara Club Cruises
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Celebrity Cruises
- Crystal Cruises
- Cunard Line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Holland America Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- Silversea Cruises
- The Yachts of Seabourn
The cruise ships in port at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles include:
- Catalina Express
- Celebrity Cruises
- Costa Cruise Lines
- Crystal Cruises
- Cunard Line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Holland America Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Oceania Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Silversea Cruises
The Port of Long Beach is the home of the Long Beach Cruise Terminal of Carnival Corporation. Most Carnival Cruise Ships arrive and depart from Long Beach. The Port calls itself “The Green Port” to reflect its commitment to the environment.
The Port of Long Beach is also called the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach. After the Port of Los Angeles, it is the next busiest container port in the U.S. Both ports act as a major gateway for United States and Asian trade.
The Port of Long Beach occupies 3,200 acres with 25 miles of waterfront. The Port of Long Beach is located about 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and less than three miles southwest of central Long Beach. The Long Beach seaport employs more than 315,000 people and produces about $100 billion in trade through Southern California.
While the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is primarily occupied and used by the Carnival Corporation other ships also use the terminal such as:
Cruise Ships In Port Calendar - Long Beach - Carnival Cruise Lines and some Cruise Lines owned by Carnival Corporation
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Costa Cruises
- Cunard Line
- Holland America Line
- P & O Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Windstar Cruises
The Los Angeles cruise ship industry is an integral part of the Southern California economy. As the total number of these floating cities increase over time, so do the number of serious and horrific injuries. The risks to crew, customers and passengers of cruise ships is continuing to increase. As Los Angeles cruise ship accident lawyers in Miami, our mission is to hold the cruise line companies responsible for the losses and damages our clients sustain.
At Gerson & Schwartz our Los Angeles cruise ship injury lawyers have the necessary experience assisting victims injured in:
- Wrongful Death involving Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Assaults or Attacks by Passengers or Crew on Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Passenger Accidents on Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Rape or Sexual Molestation on Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Los Angeles Cruise Ship Gangway Accidents
- Criminal Acts by Los Angeles Cruise Ship Crew Members
- Los Angeles Cruise Ship Arbitration
- Jones Act Claim Involving Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Los Angeles Cruise Ship Crew Member Injuries
- Slip, Trip and Fall Accident on Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Excursion Accidents from Los Angeles Cruise Ships
- Los Angeles Cruise Ship Crime At Sea
- Missing Persons from Los Angeles Cruise Ships
The Los Angeles cruise ship injury lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz, PA are ready to answer your questions. We are licensed to practice law in federal court. We are very familiar with the federal court system in Miami where your Los Angeles cruise ship injury lawsuit is likely to be filed.
Our attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. That means you owe us nothing unless we make a recovery for you. Our lawyers have more than 80 years of experience helping people with cruise ship accidents, injury claims, maritime claims, and wrongful death claims and cases. Contact us today at for a consultation at (877) 475-2905.
