In an August 18th news article from the Florida Times-Union, it was reported that a woman fell and broke her leg while aboard the Carnival cruise ship Fascination.
Read the full article here at jacksonville.com.
It was determined that due to the severity of the broken leg, the passenger needed a medical evacuation.
Unfortunately, passengers are frequently injured while onboard cruise ships. And while it’s a relatively common occurrence, these type of accidents can have a large impact on the affected passenger, their health and their financial situation.
An experience maritime attorney can help injured passengers determine whether they have grounds for a lawsuit against the cruise line. If you’ve been injured while on a cruise ship, you should seek the counsel of an attorney.
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