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According to CNN, the court trial to decide the fate of Francesco Schettino has begun amid intense media scrutiny as well as under the watchful eye of the family members of those killed or injured during the cruise ship accident. Per the article... "The ship captain accused of causing the...
Injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship? Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of accident aboard cruise ships. Unsteady footing due to the motion of the boat along with slippery decks and crowded common areas and passageways create opportunities for accidents to...
A Carnival Cruise passenger's death has been attributed to alcohol poisoning, per a report at CruiseCritic.com. According to the report... An 18-year-old died while at sea onboard Carnival Miracle 's February 18 sailing. Multiple reports assert the cause of death was alcohol poisoning. Carnival Cruise Lines confirmed the man's death. "We can confirm that...
Seeking a Free Consultation for a personal injury sustained while on a cruise ship? The events and circumstances surrounding an injury can be overwhelming and confusing. It's normal to have questions, especially regarding your legal rights. And while friends and family members can offer helpful advice, it's important to...
Carried in both the Orange County Register and the Associated Press (as well as other media outlets)...read the full story here... This is a sensational and sad story, and fortunately one not generally associated with cruise vacations. However, the reality is that incidents can and do occur on cruise ships...
Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. Sometimes those injuries are so severe that victims incur missed time at work, extensive hospital bills and issues with their insurance companies. The physical pain and the emotional suffering can...
Injured by slip and fall accident on a cruise ship? This generally means you'll need to prove that your injury arose from the negligence of the crew members of the vessel, the design of the cruise ship or the cruise line itself - and - that this negligence contributed to...
Here is a great article from WorkBoat.com regarding forum selection clauses and their increasing addition to maritime contracts. Read the full article at Workboat.com or in full below as well... As we represent victims who have been injured on cruise ships, we're quite familiar with with the major cruise lines'...
We all know that drinking and driving can lead to serious and damaging car accidents. The same is true when operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. Statistics and insight from the U.S. Coast Guard outline the impact that alcohol can have on boat operators. Before you step...
A news story in FloridaToday.com outlines a recent Disney Cruise sexual assault incident while outlining the notion that crime stats aboard cruise ships are not often reported as they should be. Click here - Eye-opening crime stats article at Florida Today. Some highlights of the story include: The problem, some...