Cruise Lawyer Question: Was Traumatized on the Cruise Ship, Can You Help? This question came to use from a crew member who was being harassed by fellow crew members. Crew members work very hard to help the cruise lines run efficiently. Without their help, the cruise industry would not exist...
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What Were the Top 10 Cruise Ship (Problems) Deficiencies Issued in 2014 by the US Coast Guard?
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a list of the top 10 cruise ship deficiencies issued in 2014. A total of 329 deficiencies were issued. 1. Fire Screen Doors not Operating Properly (31 occurrences) The most frequent deficiency was fire screen doors were not operating properly. Fire screen doors were...
Cruise Lawyer Question: While Asleep on Cruise Ship Slammed 6 Feet From Bed
Cruise Lawyer Question: While Asleep on Cruise Ship Slammed 6 Feet From Bed, Can You Help? This was a tough one to hear as the passenger was an 85 year old man who was woken from sleep, slammed from the bed and landing across the room. The passenger suffered injury,...
Cruise Ship Injury Claims: Not Easy to do Without Help
Were you injured on a cruise ship? If you were, dealing with the pain, frustration and hassle of it all is bad enough. But if you want to file a claim against the cruise line in order to seek compensation for your injuries...well...that can be difficult too. Filing injury claims...
Star Princess Cruise Ship News: Dozens Quarantined With Norovirus Outbreak
News reports like this one, say Princess Cruises, The Star Princess, is dealing with a new Nororvirus Outbreak. According to the report: Dozens of cruise ship passengers have been quarantined on Maui after a norovirus outbreak. The Star Princess is currently docked at Lahaina About 30 people are quarantined in...
Cruise Ship Bookings Rise in 2015
At Today.com, a report from April 24 states that bookings on cruise ships are on the rise. Cruise Lines International Association, the industry's largest trade association, estimates that 23 million people will board ocean-bound cruise ships this year, an increase of 4.4 percent over last year. Some reasons for the...
Breaking News: 3 Injured on Holland America Cruise Ship
Reports from various media sources, including WSVN in Miami, indicate that three passengers were removed from the Holland America cruise ship Ryndam on Monday night, April 20. Officials described the injuries as 'medical emergencies' requiring the passengers be transported from the cruise ship, by Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue to Miami...
Ask A Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer: How Can You Help Me?
What many cruise ship accidents want to know when they first call our office is...."how can you help me?" Very simply, our lawyers help accident victims sue the cruise lines and get compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages. We file your injury claims for you Filing...
Tax Week ‘Taxing’ for Cruise Ship Companies
We all seem to feel the pinch during tax season. April 15 is a 'gasp' date for many and April 16 seems to be the day when the nation collectively exhales (or groans...). And probably this weekend is when many CPA's and Accountants head off on cruise vacations (or other...
Hurt on Cruise Ship: Your Case Gets Our Full Attention
When You Call Our Office, Your Case Gets Our Full Attention After 25 years of practicing cruise ship injury law, we understand the pain, frustration and uncertainty a personal injury can inflict. We’ve worked with injured clients and their families - their personal stories have become our stories. That is...