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Parasailing can be a wonderfully enjoyable activity when everything goes well. But over the last few years, there have been too many instances where accidents have occurred and have lead to dangerous and deadly situations. Now, the National Transportation Safety Board is looking into parasailing. What you may not know...
If you're like tens of thousands of other people boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship this weekend, your main focus is on relaxation, excitement and adventure. And it should be - have fun on your vacation! The cruise lines do a great job of offering an enjoyable environment - it's what...
You may not realize it, but if you were hurt on a cruise ship and want to file an injury claim or lawsuit against the cruise line, the cruise lines would prefer that you did not hire a personal injury lawyer. Why is that? Very simply - once involved with...
We understand the pain, frustration and uncertainty a personal injury can inflict - we know because we've spoken to hundreds of injured cruise ship passengers at our law firm. Because we've worked with injured clients for more than 25 years, their personal stories have become our stories - and it's...
Do you need a lawyer to help you with a cruise ship related injury? The answer to that question is, probably yes. Most passengers who are hurt in an accident while on a cruise vacation and suffer terrible and painful injuries often don't have any idea of "what to do"...
Passengers often ask our cruise ship injury lawyers if the cruise lines will offer compensation for an injury. The simple answer is "yes" though that compensation is dependent on a variety of factors. First and foremost, it will need to be proven that an injury did occur and that the...
According to news reports, a Holland America cruise ship returned to port in Seattle because of an engine room fire. The boat was Holland America's Westerdam. Fortunately, none of the 3,000+ passengers or cruise ship crew members were hurt or injured because of the fire. Evacuation of the cruise ship...
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...