SEXUAL HARASSMENTWere You Abused While on a Cruise Ship?

Cruise Ship Sexual Harassment Lawyers

Fighting for the Victims of Assault & Rape on Our Coasts

There’s a secret lying in wait off our shores. Cruise liners are advertised as vessels of luxury, promising days filled with decadent food, constant entertainment, and countless options for recreation and relaxation. At the same time, cruise ships have a dark secret—a problem that they’ve barely begun to confront. It’s a problem that is, unfortunately, as common on the seas as it is on land.

In U.S between 2010 and 2014, there were over 150 reported cases of sexual assault or attempted rape on board cruise ships. Law enforcement experts, speaking about sexual assault cases in general, estimate that these 150 cases represent only a third of total sexual assaults that occurred during that period, bringing the potential total up to 450 or more. That’s 450 victims of sexual violence, an unacceptable statistic by any measure.

Many of these cases involved members of the crew assaulting passengers—violating their trust, autonomy, and free will. In these cases, it’s not only the perpetrator that’s responsible. The company that owns the cruise has a responsibility to protect passengers by hiring safe and ethical crew members and by enforcing policies regarding crew/passenger interaction.

Our firm stands by the victims of sexual violence, helping them afford the treatment, care, and counseling they need.

Premises Liability Law & Your Case

Sadly, too few of the perpetrators of sexual assault are brought to justice. As many victims know, many perpetrators are never even caught, much less charged. However, as it pertains to sexual harassment on cruise ships, you don’t need a perpetrator to face criminal charges to file a civil suit. Your case hinges on premises liability instead, an area of the law that affects the safety of physical locations (among other things).

Essentially, the law holds cruise liners responsible for their passengers’ well-being for every moment they spend on board. This is especially true regarding their safety. If a crew member used their knowledge and status to commit sexual harassment or attempt assault of a passenger, the company is responsible for it because they are responsible for the crew and the passenger.

The burden of proof in criminal cases is different from civil cases—meaning the criminal status of your assailant has no bearing on a lawsuit’s possible success. If you’re unsure if it was a crew member who committed the crime, the cruise line may still be found responsible. You’ll need to discuss the specific details of your case in a free, confidential consultation with our attorneys, but we can help you determine if you have a case.

The Cost of Sexual Violence

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are victims of sexual assault.

According to a study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine from January 2017, each of these victims will lose $122,000 or more over the course of their lives due to sexual violence—either from getting treatment, losing earning power due to lingering trauma, or other damages.

You shouldn’t be forced to pay for the trauma you suffered. You’ve already been the recipient of one of the worst crimes that can be inflicted upon a person. These companies are responsible for fighting for your safety, for your health, for you, and they failed. Simple as that.

In our experience, the only way a company does the right thing is when you force them to—and that’s what Hurt In brampton does. Let us help you exercise your voice again. We can’t undo what happened, but we can make sure the people responsible won’t ever forget about their failure ever again. Even better, we help you get the treatment you need to move forward.

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