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UPDATE 2/2/2012: Get the latest breaking news from around the globe on the Costa Concordia claim filed by Mitchell Proner: Costa Concordia Lawsuit - Breaking News.
UPDATE 1/31/2012: On Tuesday, January 31st, Mitchell Proner held a press conference to announce the details of a $460 million lawsuit he has filed, in conjunction with another US law firm, on behalf of six victims of the Costa Concordia cruise ship accident. The lawsuit was filed in the civil courts of Florida, the home base of Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Carnival is the parent company of Costa Cruise Lines, the Italian company that operates the Costa Concordia. For up-to-date information about Costa Concordia litigation, please visit the Proner & Proner legal blog, as well as the Maritime Law section of the law firm's website.
On January 13, 2012, the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Giglio, an Italian island, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 16 of the more than 4,200 passengers aboard and injuries to hundreds of others. At present, there are still approximately 20 people missing.
The accident occurred when Captain Francesco Schettino strayed without authorization from the ship's electronically planned course, just hours after leaving a port near Rome. As a result of the negligent actions of the captain, the ship's operator, Costa Cruise Lines, Inc., its subsidiary Costa Crociere S.p.A., and its parent company, Carnival Cruise Lines, may be held financially liable for the losses and expenses suffered by the accident's victims and their families.
Cruise ship accident attorney Mitchell Proner has years of experience and a history of success in representing victims of major transportation accidents. If you were injured, or if you lost a member of your family, in the Costa Concordia cruise ship accident, the law firm of Proner & Proner can help you obtain the full measure of compensation to which you are entitled.
Time is of the essence in cases involving cruise ship accidents; according to the conditions of the cruise ship ticket, you may have an extremely limited time - as little as six months - in which you may file a claim against the liable parties. If you are in need of legal advice from a Costa Concordia cruise ship accident lawyer, it is imperative that you contact attorney Mitchell Proner today.
What Can a Personal Injury Attorney Do for Me?
Maritime cases are among the most complex in law, requiring an attorney skilled in the nuances of investigating an accident, identifying and establishing liability, and taking swift, decisive action against the negligent party or parties. The legal team at Proner & Proner has the resources, the experience, and the legal skill to take action against the biggest corporations in the world, including Carnival Cruise Lines. At every stage of your lawsuit, Mitchell Proner will act solely in your best interests, whether that means reaching a favorable settlement or pursuing the case to verdict.
The expenses and losses resulting from a cruise ship accident can be monumental, and you should not have to face these hardships alone. Let Proner & Proner fight on your behalf for the financial compensation you need and deserve while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery.
What Types of Damages Can I Expect to Recover?
The Costa Concordia cruise ship accident resulted in a range of injuries, in addition to a number of tragically preventable deaths - all of which can be directly attributed to the reckless, wrongful actions of Captain Francesco Schettino. Captain Schettino deliberately veered off the established course and then blatantly failed to act as the captain of a ship must to protect his passengers in the face of immediate danger. His flagrant violation of laws and industry regulations could indicate a multitude of failures, from the cruise ship company's failure to properly screen and train its captains and crews to the failure of the employees to follow proper safety protocols.
In such cases of clearly preventable error, cruise ship accident attorney Mitchell Proner may be able to obtain punitive damages - damages meant only to punish overtly negligent behavior - in addition to compensation for medical and rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other demonstrable losses and expenses arising from the accident.
If you lost a loved one in the Costa Concordia disaster, you may be further entitled to compensation for future losses and expenses, including loss of consortium, loss of benefits, loss of support, and funereal expenses. Mitchell Proner has extensive experience in handling wrongful death claims and knows how to build the strongest cases possible on behalf of grieving families.
Get Legal Advice from an Experienced Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer
The Costa Concordia cruise ship accident is one of the truly monumental tragedies of the 21st century so far, as evidenced by recent pictures of the shipwreck taken from space. It is all the more tragic for having been entirely preventable.
If your life has been devastated by the Costa Concordia shipwreck, Mitchell Proner can provide you with the compassionate, clearheaded legal advice and guidance you need to get through this confusing, frustrating period of your life. Even if you are unsure as to whether you wish to proceed with legal action, it is important that you be advised of your legal rights and options as soon as possible. Once your right to file a claim has expired, all avenues to legal recourse will be closed to you.
Please contact Proner & Proner today for answers to your legal questions regarding the Costa Concordia cruise ship accident. Attorney Mitchell Proner is standing by to assist you.