Maritime Lawyer in Peru

Award-Winning Maritime Lawyers Representing Crew Members Who Have Been Victims of Maritime Accidents and Injuries in Peru

Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., headquartered in Miami, FL, are the nation’s leading cruise ship injury and accident lawyers. We have been fighting for the rights of injured passengers and crew for over 50 years. We are dedicated to helping our clients recover the compensation they deserve after accidents at sea which are caused by someone else’s negligence. With 19 attorneys in 7 offices nationwide — including our main Miami office — countless awards and accolades, and over $450 million (and counting) recovered for our clients since we first began the firm in 1971, it is no surprise that Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016, 5 of our attorneys named to “Best Lawyers”®, and 2 of our named partners recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Admiralty & Maritime Law by “Best Lawyers”.

The ports in Peru are among the most frequented in South America, especially the Callao seaport in Lima, which serves as a major cruise ship and cargo port for the country. Many travel to Peru for cruise vacations, including those seeking to visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, and for independent pleasure craft experiences. However, the appeal of this destination is often overshadowed by the number of accidents that occur both on land and on the high seas. Between the host of cruise-related shore excursion accidents and watercraft injuries that have transpired over the years, including the 1991 capsizing of the Peruvian ferry, La Chachita, and the capsizing of the Peruvian passenger boat Adresito in 1990, it’s important for those venturing to the country to understand their rights and the resources available when an incident occurs.

When a maritime accident happens in foreign waters, victims may not always be protected under the same laws they might expect on land in the United States. Foreign maritime laws can be quite complex, and because of this, anyone who has suffered an accident aboard a ship or in a Peruvian port should seek legal counsel from an experienced maritime attorney who understands admiralty and maritime law in order to obtain justice and compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, and other losses.

The maritime accident lawyers at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. have over 200 years of combined experience representing the victims of cruise, cargo, and recreational boating accidents worldwide, including in Peru, and understand what it takes to handle an international maritime claim. We make it our mission to investigate the details surrounding your accident and will diligently fight for your rights.

Seek Representation for Maritime Accidents in Peru

Though persons traveling to Peru might assume that they will be protected in the event of an accident or injury in open waters or on land, the laws that govern maritime accidents in foreign ports are extremely complex and are often much different than land based laws in the United States. As a result, victims may find themselves struggling to obtain effective legal counsel to handle claims regarding their accident and may find it nearly impossible to obtain assistance from local authorities (who may often be more interested in protecting the local interests). However, with the counsel of an experienced lawyer, you can rest easy knowing your rights will be protected.

Our Award Winning Cruise Ship Accident Attorneys Will Help You Understand Your Rights and Make Liable Parties Pay

Our experienced maritime lawyers have helped shape the general maritime law regarding cruise ship and maritime accident claims, handling many of the landmark maritime injury cases. Several of our attorneys appear often as experts on maritime and personal injury laws regarding cruise ship accident cases; as well as foreign hotel and resort injury cases. Whether you are a crew member or cruise ship passenger who suffered an injury, our maritime law firm will help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to. A knowledgeable attorney with experience in International Maritime and Admiralty Laws will know how best to handle a case and provide victims with assistance regarding seemingly esoteric legal issues, including limitation of liability matters.

Our attorneys offer legal services to crew members, cruise passengers, and recreational vessel accident victims and also provide maritime legal assistance worldwide, including to cruise passengers of major cruise lines and crewmembers who were injured while in the service of a maritime company based in the United States.

If you are a seafarer or crew member who suffered an accident while visiting Peru, and the oceangoing vessel’s negligence is found to have contributed to your injuries, we will do everything possible to make them pay. Get help from our dedicated maritime accident lawyers as soon as possible and start to take back control of your life. You can reach us through our secured contact form or by phone at 877–233–1238 to schedule your free case evaluation with our reputable maritime injury attorneys.