A fire, one of the most potentially dangerous incidents for a cruise ship to encounter, broke out aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas at 2:50 a.m. Monday morning. The fire was extinguished within about two hours later. A cause was not immediately known. The ship's 2,200 passengers were seemingly...
Author: John Kennerty
How to file a lawsuit against a cruise line in 2013
Taking a cruise is most often a fun and enjoyable experience. You get to relax, participate in the ship's activities and visit places you may have never had the opportunity to visit previously. For thousands of people every week, the cruise vacation is enjoyable. Unfortunately though, dozens of injuries also...
2 passengers go overboard on Carnival Cruise – and what it means for you
The headline is certainly dramatic: Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia - read the full story here at ABC News "The couple -- a 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman -- was reported missing this morning after...
Car accidents happen in Miami every day – and it’s why you need a personal injury lawyer
It's unfortunate, but car accidents happen in the greater Miami area every day. Often, these accidents leave people injured and frustrated. Without legal advice or representation, you could be left without compensation - or too little compensation - from the other driver or their insurance company. You may also...
How can a lawyer help in maritime legal cases?
Cases involving maritime law or cases where elements of the Jones Act are included can be confusing. Maritime law is complex and in many ways is different than other areas of the law. If your case involved an injury at sea or an injury aboard a boat or other vessel, you...
Where do our injured cruise ship clients live?
Our cruise injury law firm has been around for 25+ years and we've worked with passengers and crew members from all over the United States (as well from many countries from around the world). Because of this, it's not unusual for many of our clients to live in other...
Another reason to call a maritime lawyer after your cruise ship injury
Here is another reason why you should contact a maritime personal injury attorney if you've been injured on a cruise. The simple reason is... You're bound to have a variety of questions that you're just not able to answer on your own. An experienced maritime or cruise ship injury...
In Miami, who is most likely to be injured in a car crash because they are least likely to wear a seat belt?
In Miami (and in fact just about everywhere) it's interesting to determine who most likely won't wear a seat belt while in an automobile. Unfortunately, the lease likely person to wear their safety belt may be the most likely to be injured if they are involved in a car...
7 essential steps to take after being in a Miami car wreck
If you've been involved in a car wreck here in Miami and were able to walk away from the accident without serious injury, here are 7 essential steps you should take. Yes, we realize that most people won't print out a copy of this blog post and keep it...
Has the injury from your Miami car wreck gotten worse?
We work with a clients who have suffered terrible injuries, often due to the negligence or irresponsibility of other parties. Victims of Miami automobile accidents suffer a variety of injuries, including sprains, strains, spinal injuries to the neck or back, head injuries, broken bones, and seat belt and air...