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Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Attorney

“I am Jack Hickey and I want to help you. I have represented the victims who were injured by the cruise line’s negligence, lack of supervision, and poor hiring decisions for years. Our all-female staff is compassionate and trained to listen, to help, and to do what it takes to get justice. But I cannot help you unless you call. I am talking to you. Call me now to speak to an attorney at no cost to you. Our TOLL FREE number is 1.800.215.7117.”

Cruise ship rape attorney Jack Hickey has extensive experience fighting the cruise lines. He represents passengers in claims for rape and sexual assault. Hickey represented the cruise lines for 17 years, now he works for you.

Experience

Jack Hickey started his career representing cruise lines, railroads and insurance companies. After 17 years, he switched sides in order to represent the victims of serious crimes. For the past 11 years, Hickey has represented the victims of crime and negligence on cruise ships. Having worked for both sides, Hickey has the experience and perspective to help you with your case.


Success and Results

Jack Hickey will relentlessly fight for the justice of each suffering victim. Those that are responsible for serious crimes on cruise ships should be held accountable, whether they are located on board the ship, or in the cruise line corporate board room. Hickey is a Board Certified Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In the past year, Hickey has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyer Magazine and has been named “Top Lawyer” by his peers in the maritime and personal injury fields of law in the South Florida Legal Guide. He has also been a member of the “Legal Elite” in Florida Trend Magazine. He is the past president of the largest bar association in Florida – the Dade County Bar Association. His most recent verdict against a cruise line was Bakalar v. Royal Caribbean Cruises. The $3.4 million verdict was upheld in appeal on January 16, 2008.

Why is it Important to Have a Florida Lawyer?

Many cruise lines include clauses on their tickets which require the passenger to file any claim against the cruise line in Miami, Florida. The Supreme Court has upheld the enforceability of these ticket clauses. The cruise lines that require the passenger to file a claim in Florida are: Royal Carribean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

How Soon Must You Act?

In addition to requiring that claims need to be filed in Florida, ticket clauses also require that any suit needs to be filed within one year of the incident. It is important that you act quickly. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION AT 1.800.215.7117.