Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  A copy of the security guide, which provides a summary or where and who to report a crime to and criminal law procedures for crimes committed on any waters the ship may travel through and a list of U.S. embassy locations.
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
  It’s the worst call you can receive: “We’re sorry to inform you that your child, parent, or spouse was killed in an accident.†What adds to your grief is learning that the death was preventable. At Hickey Law Firm, we understand your need to mourn your loved one. We know that no financial award can ever replace your relative. However, when a wrongful death occurs in your family, our lawyers provide the advice you need. The representation you want. The compensation you deserve. ® We demand accountability. We help families honor their loved ones by helping them live their best lives possible.
• Traffic Violations
  Vehicle accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, Uber accidents, pedestrian accidents, or bicycle accidents. Fatal vehicle accidents are often caused by drivers who are distracted, intoxicated, speeding, tired, driving too fast for traffic or weather conditions, or violating Florida’s driving laws. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Department, there were more than 400,000 traffic accidents in 2021 that killed 3,759 people – more than 10 people a day.
• Sex Crimes
  More than 20 million people worldwide travel on cruise ships every year. These luxury vacations often promise to relaxation and activities for the whole family. Unfortunately, accidents, assault, and sexual assault commonly occur on cruise lines. These injuries go far beyond physical trauma, and it’s important to file your cruise ship lawsuit - in the area named in the “Venue Selection Clause†of your ticket - as soon as possible because those “terms and conditions†you have to sign before purchasing a ticket dictate how and when you can file a cruise ship accident or assault claim.
• Robbery
  Negligent security. The cruise ship, whether you are on board or taking part in a cruise excursion, is responsible for your and your family’s safety. This means they should not be putting you in any known dangerous situations, and must prevent you from experiencing preventable harm or losses from things like physical violence, sexual assault, or robbery/theft.
• Theft
• Assault
  Cruise ships sometimes house thousands of passengers, but even these highly-populated ships have dark corners, spas, passenger rooms, private rooms, empty corridors and empty areas where sexual assault and battery can occur. The isolation and weeks or months at sea also make it “easy†for evidence (or even bodies) to go missing.
• Murder
• Homicide
  WESTON, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said its traffic homicide unit detectives are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Weston. Deputies along with divers and rescue teams responded to the scene Sunday morning at a canal on Bonaventure…
• Hit and Run
  Hit and run accidents. We work with the police to locate the responsible driver. Your own UM/UIM insurance may pay your claim.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Employment Contract
  Call the cruise ship injury lawyers of Hickey Law Firm today. Cruise ship passengers only have one year to file suit. (Crew members have whatever time is indicated in the employment agreement. With no employment agreement, crew members have 3 years under the General Maritime Law of the United States).
• Sexual Harassment
  Admiralty and maritime law as defined by The Florida Bar - Admiralty and maritime law deals with the rules, concepts and legal practice governing vessels, the shipping industry, the carrying of goods and passengers by water as well as related maritime concepts.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Our Miami orthopedic injury lawyers recovered $6,000,000 in a premises liability case for a victim who suffered several disc herniations and a complex tear of the meniscus of the left knee, rotator cuff tear with impingement. These injuries required multiple surgeries.
• Construction Litigation
  Gangways and tender boats are also common locations for slip and fall accidents. Some injuries may also be caused by design and construction defects on the ship.
• Property Damage
  You must preserve your claim by providing the six-month notice and filing suit within one year. Remember, filling out an accident report and writing letters to the cruise line do not preserve your claim. You are required to provide the cruise line with a written notice with a complete description of the incident within the period listed on your Passenger Ticket Contract, which is typically six months (180 days). However, some claims regarding property damage may limit this notice period to just 30 days.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal Injury and Cruise Ship Injury Lawyers in Miami, Florida - Free Case Reviews - Hickey Law Firm Accident and Injury Trial Lawyers
• Medical Malpractice
  However, under Maritime Law, a cruise ship is obligated to re-route its course in order to provide medical care to a sick or injured crew member or passenger if the ship is unable to provide the proper standard of care onboard. When a cruise line fails in this duty of care and you or a loved one suffer further injury or harm, talk to the medical malpractice attorneys at Hickey Law Firm. Founder John H. (Jack) Hickey is double board-certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial and Admiralty and Maritime law. Our decades of experience with cruise line injuries and accidents make us the right choice for your claim.
• Auto Accidents