If you’re a passenger on a cruise ship, when you buy and sign for your ticket, there will be a clause stating where any personal injury claim would be filed in the event of an injury. This is called the forum selection clause and may vary depending on the cruise line. You may live in one state, depart from the cruise in another state, travel to another country during the cruise, and then file your personal injury lawsuit in yet another state. Your attorney can help you determine in which court your case should be filed.