WAKSBAR, LLC
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Our goal: to help injured passengers get the compensation they deserve We Are Cruise Ship Injury Lawyers has been privileged to represent cruise ship passengers from Florida, other U.S. states and many countries whose lives have been changed by shipboard accidents. Andrew Waks of our firm is Board Certified in admiralty and maritime law by the Florida Bar. Is another person or company at fault? Can I get help with hospital and medical bills? we will ask you a series of questions regarding the accident so we can help establish whether you have a potential claim. A contingency fee means our firm is only paid for our services if there is a monetary recovery of funds on your behalf. The following are just a few results of the hundreds of cases our firm has worked on over the last 35 years. s can help you better understand the legal process and your chances of a successful settlement. The details in this section of the website containsinformation about our lawyers and our firm’s past results. The facts and circumstances of your case may differ from the matters in which results and testimonials have been provided. All results of cases handled by the lawyer/firm are not provided and not all clients have given testimonials. The results and testimonials provided are not necessarily representatives of results obtained by the lawyer/firm or of the experience of all clients or others with the lawyer/firm. In the complaint filed on behalf of the personal representative of Mr. Vaglio’s estate, his daughter, Patricia Franza, Waks & Barnett, P.A. alleged that Mr. Vaglio’s death was caused by the negligent care and treatment he received in the ship’s infirmary. The ongoing efforts of attorneys Andrew Waks and Joel Barnett, of the Miami-based cruise ship injury law firm Waks and Barnett, P.A., and Philip Parrish, were instrumental in obtaining this result, which represents a major victory for injured cruise line passengers. also taken very seriously their obligations to the Miami community doing charity work, such as helping to feed the homeless and supporting other volunteer efforts. . There are many ways to help the DRI further their research towards a cure for all children and adults affected by diabetes. Please visit their site to learn more about the . We’re here to help you and your family. The idea of filing a lawsuit (or even how to go about doing so) is more than they can handle. And when passengers reach out to the cruise lines for help, it’s not unusual for them to be stalled, stonewalled, mislead and misdirected. The cruise lines are very much aware that if they can push you past the time frame for filing an injury claim against them, they’ve essentially won…there is no fault accepted or compensation provided…even if the cruise lines were completely negligent and that negligence was responsible for your pain and suffering. Don’t Leave Your Case to a Local Attorney — Make Sure to Find a Miami Cruise Ship Injury Law Firm That experience comes from working with thousands of clients for more than 25 years. Being located in Miami allows our firm to provide the support and resources our clients need. It’s why you’ll find so many personal injury law firms in Florida who are focused on representing cruise ship victims. Thank You for Visiting Our Website and Considering Our Firm Working with a cruise line to file an injury claim can be a complicated and frustrating process, especially when you try to do it alone. The best results generally come when an injured passenger hires a lawyer to help with their case. We help passengers by representing them, by using our knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding cruise injury claims and by utilizing our specific experience dealing with cruise ship accidents We are available for consultation regarding personal injury claims and will speak with you even if you are unsure about whether you have a valid claim or not. Many passengers don’t even realize they can sue a cruise line until the talk with a lawyer. When an accident is not your fault, you shouldn’t be on the hook for medical bills and lost wages. We can help you.” —Andrew Waks Focused on helping cruise ship accident victims For more than 25 years, my partner Joel Barnett and I have been helping injured cruise ship passengers fight the cruise lines for compensation for their injuries. It’s important to know that successful injury claims often start with a conversation between a client and an attorney. “Cruise vacations are supposed to be filled with fun and excitement. When accidents occur, the fun ends and people need real help. That’s what we do – we offer our clients the help they deserve at a time in their life when they truly need it.” —Joel Barnett Providing help when our clients need it most The reality is, no one want to spend their time searching for an attorney to help them battle the cruise lines. Quite often, our clients don’t have the time, energy or understanding of the law to successfully take on the cruise lines themselves – especially as they are dealing with the pain and frustration of their injury or loss. That’s when they call us for help. Our cruise ship injury attorneys will help you determine if you have a case. As part of a Were You Hurt in a Cruise Ship Accident and Need Help Getting Compensation for Your Injuries? If so, you need a law firm with a We understand the pain and frustration our clients are going through. Our goal is to take that weight from you and provide you the trusted, legal representation you need… We fight the cruise lines, their legal department and the insurance adjusters to help you and your family have been helping injured passengers and crew members for more than 25 years. We help you understand your rights as a passenger or crew member and will assist you in filing an injury claim against the cruise line. We Help Hurt Cruise Ship Passengers Working with a cruise line to file an injury claim can be a complicated and frustrating process, especially when you try to do it alone. The best results generally come when an injured passenger hires a lawyer to help with their case.