Injured on a Carnival Cruise Vacation?

Cruise vacations are supposed to be relaxing, luxurious, and fun.   But for some passengers, a Carnival Cruise can end in injury, medical complications, or even long-term consequences.   At Waks and Barnett, P.A. — also known as CruiseLawyers.com — we speak with people every day who have been seriously...

How Long Will My Cruise Ship Injury Case Take?

If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship and are pursuing a legal claim, you may be wondering how long the process will take to reach a settlement.   While timelines can vary, there are several important factors that influence the length of a...

We Represent Injured Cruise Passengers Nationwide

If you were injured on a cruise ship, your first instinct may be to contact a local personal injury attorney, someone in your hometown who helped with a car accident or slip and fall accident.   But cruise ship injury cases are nothing like ordinary personal injury claims, and hiring...

Common But Serious Injuries That Can Occur on a Norwegian Cruise Ship

It's True – Vacations on Norwegian Cruise Ships Can Results in Accidents and Injuries   Cruise vacations are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable – but terrible accidents resulting in serious injuries can and do happen – with frequency.   While Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) takes measures to promote safety,...

How Loose Carpeting Causes Serious Cruise Ship Injuries

The Hidden Hazard Hiding in Plain Sight: How Loose Carpeting Causes Serious Cruise Ship Injuries   Margaret was returning to her cabin after dinner on the fourth night of a seven day cruise when her toe caught on what felt like a small tear in the hallway carpet. In an...

Fatal Jet Ski Accident at Carnival’s Private Island

A female cruise passenger died in a jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay, Carnival's private island in the Bahamas, on March 22, 2025. The British/Czechoslovakia national allegedly lost control of her jet ski and collided with a rock, according to police investigation.   Read the full news report here:...

Coast Guard Rescues Cruise Passenger After Multiple Strokes

In recent news, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 72-year-old cruise passenger who suffered multiple strokes while aboard a Holland America Line ship 300 miles off the coast of Hawaii on February 27, 2025.   Read the full article here: Coast Guard rescues stroke patient from cruise ship  ...

How Injury Severity Can Impact Cruise Ship Compensation

When Jennifer slipped on a wet pool deck during her Caribbean cruise, she initially thought she had just bruised her knee and broken her arm.   She accepted the ship's medical team's recommendation for ice and rest, filed a brief incident report, and continued her vacation with some discomfort. However,...

If I Was Injured on a Carnival Cruise, Can I Sue?

With millions of passengers traveling each year on Carnival Cruise ships, there are thousands of accidents that happen each year as well.   Some are serious, some less so. Some are reported and some are not.   Many injuries are never serious enough for the injured passenger or their family...