Over 25 New Cases Filed Against Cruise Lines Since May 29, 2026

Posted June 12, 2026   Passengers are often surprised to learn just how many injury claims against the major cruise lines move through a single federal courthouse. Because the forum selection clause in nearly every cruise ticket contract directs lawsuits to the United States District Court for the Southern District...

Safety at Cruise Ship Ports

Posted June 11, 2026   Cruise Hive reports that on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, a 14-year-old French tourist was attacked at the port of Genoa in northern Italy after she and her family had disembarked from their ship.   The attack happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Via Gramsci, a...

Who Has Legal Authority at Sea?

Posted June 11, 2026   We recently came across an article posted on TheLawyerWorld.com website titled, How Jurisdiction Works in Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Cases. In large part, its a well constructed article that provides valuable information for anyone who may have been sexually assaulted on a cruise vacation –...

Passenger Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Sustaining Burns on Pool Deck

Posted May 28, 2026   Pool decks are among the most heavily trafficked areas on any cruise ship. Passengers move between lounge chairs, pools, and hot tubs throughout the day — often barefoot and often in direct sun. It is an environment cruise lines design, maintain, and control. When conditions...

Safety Considerations for Diving and Snorkeling Excursions on Cruise Vacations

May 14, 2026   Diving and snorkeling are among the most popular shore excursions for cruise passengers.   Tropical itineraries from Florida and the Caribbean give travelers access to clear waters, vibrant reefs, and some of the popular dive sites featured on serious divers' lists.   Cruise lines actively promote...

Does Hiring a Miami-Based Cruise Ship Injury Attorney Matter?

May 12, 2026   Does hiring a Miami-based cruise injury lawyer actually matter?   Passengers who are injured aboard a cruise ship rarely know, at the moment of the incident, that the legal system governing their claim has already been chosen for them.   It was chosen at the moment...

Is Cruising Dangerous?

Is Cruising Dangerous? What is the Risk, the Reality, and What are Rights do Injured Cruise Passengers Have   Few vacation questions come up more often than this one: is cruising actually dangerous?   It is a fair question, and one our office is asked regularly by prospective clients, friends,...