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At Waks and Barnett, P.A., we've been helping injured cruise ship passengers for more than 25 years. We've seen just about every type of injury - as well as sexual assaults, severe sickness, near-drownings and death. We've been able to help passengers get compensation for their injuries to help cover the costs of medical...
Incurring an injury on a cruise vacation is an awfully frustrating scenario, but it happens with regularity - much more often than most people believe. When injuries do happen, it's important to remember that you do have legal rights and that the cruise ship may be liable for your injuries....
When should you contact a cruise ship injury lawyer if injured on a Carnival Cruise? It's a question many passengers wrestle with if they've been involved in an accident, are hurt and are dealing with doctor and hospital bills. Quite often they're left frustrated and confused about what to do...
At our cruise ship injury law firm, we're often asked which cruise lines we bring claims against. The simple answer is that we can help all passengers who have been hurt or injured in a cruise ship accident - regardless of which cruise line it is. However, here are the...
While this article is about 2 years old now, much of the information enclosed is still accurate. When you purchase a ticket for a cruise vacation, you are potentially limiting your rights. It's all fun and margaritas when you first book a cruise. But that "ticket" is actually a contract...
It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships more often than most people realize. With 23 cruise ships and millions of passengers each year, accidents are bound to occur around the pool, in restaurants, in cabins and other areas of the cruise ship. Some are simply...
According to reports, Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas cruise ship was damaged when a fire broke out on the third deck. The incident occurred on June 5. The shipyard, in Papenburg Germany, is where the ship is being built. The fire was brought under control relatively quickly. Two people...
It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen on Carnival Cruise Ships more often than most people realize. With 23 cruise ships and millions of passengers each year, accidents are bound to occur. Some are simply "just accidents" and others are caused because of the negligent actions of the cruise line...
Summer is a heavy cruising time for families with kids. Children are out of school and cruise vacations that have been planned for months are finally beginning. And while most passengers will have a wonderful time on their cruise, it's important to remember that personal safety (for both parents and...
Last week, a young passenger nearly drowned on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas. At last update, the boy was in serious condition in a hospital in France. The incident occurred off the coast of France as the ship was sailing between Southampton, England and Spain. He was rescued by...