Cruise Ship Sexual Assault & Abuse Attorneys

Nearly $1 Billion Recovered for Survivors

We Represent Survivors of Cruise Ship Sexual Abuse & Assault

If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse, assault, or misconduct as a result of a cruise ship – either by staff or another passenger, you may be eligible to recover compensation for damages. At Kayla’s Survivors, our cruise ship sexual abuse & assault lawyers can help you better understand your legal options, and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. 

Get started with your claim by calling (800) 509-9747 or requesting a free case evaluation online from our legal team. All communications are completely free and 100% confidential. Our attorneys have helped survivors of sexual abuse recover over $1 billion as a result of settlements and verdicts, including claims filed against cruise ships for rape, child sex abuse, and other forms of assault, abuse and sexual misconduct.

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Cruise Ship Liability & Negligence

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) doesn’t conduct general background checks on all cruise ship passengers. Rather, they use passenger manifest information to check for outstanding legal issues like warrants or significant outstanding debt through automated database checks.

Often, these background checks do nothing to prevent convicted sex offenders, violent felons, or other dangerous individuals from boarding in the first place. Cruise lines meet only the minimum obligations required by law. At present, there are no legal requirement that they run background checks on all passengers prior to embarking on the cruise.

Despite this, there are often underlying steps and actions that cruise ship staff members could have taken during the hiring process or other on-board security measures taken that could have prevented the sexual abuse, molestation, or sexual assault from occurring. In many cases, this is the grounds attorneys take to hold cruise ship companies liable for sexual abuse, assault, and/or misconduct.

Cruise Ship Sexual Abuse & Assault Statistics

Due to limited background checks, underreporting, and weak security measures, the following statistics should come as no surprise:

• Nearly 33% of the reported sexual assaults on cruise ships are committed against minors
• 100% of criminal activity officially reported comes directly from the cruise liner’s organization itself, which of course, has a conflict of interest to mitigate PR and other forms of reputational damage. Following these reports, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) mandates that the report be passed along to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

At Kayla’s Survivors, our legal team represents individuals who have suffered sexual abuse or assault (including rape and child molestation). We represent survivors throughout the United States with law offices near popular cruise departure ports including Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.  Our lawyers have helped recover over $1 billion in compensation for clients, including claims made by cruise ship sexual assault and abuse survivors. Request a free case evaluation by calling (800) 509-9747 or get help online from our legal team – 100% confidential.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to file a cruise ship sexual abuse / assault claim?

Any passenger or crew member who experienced sexual abuse, assault, or other forms of sexual misconduct on a cruise ship may be eligible to file a claim. This includes anyone who is harmed by crew members, contractors, or even fellow passengers if the cruise line failed to provide reasonable safety measures.

How can a lawyer help prove that the cruise ship is liable for sexual abuse?

A lawyer can help prove cruise ship liability by showing the cruise line failed to provide reasonable safety measures, such as adequate security, proper crew screening, or timely reporting of crimes. They gather evidence like surveillance footage, witness statements, ship records, and expert testimony to demonstrate the abuse was foreseeable and preventable. An attorney can help build a strong case to prove that the cruise line’s negligence directly contributed to the harm suffered by the survivor.

How long do I have to file a cruise ship sexual abuse / assault claim?

Most cruise ship sexual abuse or assault claims must be filed within one year under the terms of most cruise ticket contracts, and survivors usually have only six months to provide written notice. Deadlines and procedures can differ for passengers versus crew or staff members. Crew member sexual abuse claims are often handled under the Jones Act or other maritime labor laws. It’s important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to understand your legal options and ensure that your rights are protected.