The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to sick passengers who were traveling on the Norwegian Cruise Ship, Norwegian Joy. Apparently the passengers were dealing with stomach related health issues. The LAFD evaluated 6 passengers. 4 were taken to local hospitals. Per the Torrance Daily Breeze, Norwegian commented: "During Norwegian...
Author: John Kennerty
Medical Emergency Requires Passenger Airlift From Cruise Ship in Mexico
A medical emergency required a passenger to be airlifted from a cruise ship in Mexico on Nov. 24. The passenger, a 76 year old male, was traveling on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony. The captain, after learning the passenger was experiencing health issues, called for an medical airlift. The evacuation took...
Singaporean Boy Found Dead In Swimming Pool On Genting Dream Cruise Ship
According to Channel News Asia, "a 10-year-old Singaporean boy was found dead in a swimming pool on board the Genting Dream cruise ship while docked in Langkawi on Monday (Nov 18) afternoon." Langkawi is a chain of islands in the Andaman Sea near Malaysia.The boy was traveling with his mother...
Norovirus Outbreak Interrupts Sun Princess Cruise
Reports from the the Sun Princess say that travelers suffered from a "norovirus outbreak" – affecting 229 passengers and crew. The boat was traveling near Singapore (from Australia) when the virus was detected. The virus can lead to nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea and be especially impactful to younger...
Carnival Horizon Passenger Dies After Fall
Various news outlets have reported that a male passenger aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship fell four stories – from the ninth deck to the fifth deck – resulting in his death. A decision to call in advanced medical support and a helicopter evacuation was not enacted due to the...
Should You Speak with a Lawyer About Cruise Ship Medical Negligence?
A growing trend among cruise ship injury inquiries are claims of neglect related to medical care. Passengers who were treated by onboard medical staff, doctors and nurses are increasingly seeking out the advice of cruise ship lawyers wanting to know if the cruise line's doctors made a mistake – and...
Passenger Airlifted From Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas
A passenger was airlifted from Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas on Thursday, October 17. News reports say the male passenger was demonstrating stroke symptoms and needed medical assistance above and beyond what the ship's medical personnel could provide. Passengers who have had a stroke or who exhibit symptoms of...
Hurt Cruise Passenger Looks to Sue Her Law Firm for Missing Deadline to File Injury Claims
According to an article posted on Law.com, "an Israeli tourist who had hoped to sue over a nasty fall aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ship has retained Morgan & Morgan attorneys in West Palm Beach to accuse her former New York counsel of legal malpractice for allegedly missing a...
Cruise Injuries: Caused By Simple Accident or Something More?
As Miami cruise ship injury lawyers, we speak with thousands of injured passengers each year. One of the most common concerns we hear when talking to clients is –– was my injury just an accident –– or did something contribute to the accident that was beyond my control? And should...
Royal Caribbean Bans Selfie Taking Passenger For Life
A cruise ship passenger traveling on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas has been banned for life by the cruise line after images and video surfaced of the women taking a "selfie" emerged. Apparently the woman climbed over a balcony railing to take a picture of herself. Dressed in a...