What is the most important question a cruise ship lawyer will ask you? Well... there is no one single question that's more important than others... It's really about a series of questions. To fully understand your potential claim and help you establish a case against a cruise line, a...
Author: John Kennerty
Can you sue a cruise line if you’re injured on a shore excursion?
We're sometimes asked if it's possible to sue a cruise line if you're injured on a shore excursion? We deal with injured passengers who travel the world on cruise ships, explore exotic locales and even extend their vacation by enjoying shore excursions - diving, horseback riding, skydiving and more...
Carnival Cruise Line issues statement regarding generator failure on Carnival Dream
Enclosed is a statement regarding the generator failure issues with the Carnival Dream. The Dream experienced the issue while in port in St. Maarten. See statement below or read at Carnival-News.com: The Carnival Dream has a technical issue with the ship’s backup emergency diesel generator which our engineering team...
Injured on a cruise ship – do I have a case?
Were you injured on a cruise ship - Do You Have A Case? Often, injured passengers are uncertain about their rights. They're confused, frustrated and unsure of how they might proceed with filing a claim. Do they grounds for a claim? Who do they speak with? What's the first step?...
Carnival cruise ship stuck at port with generator problem, propulsion failure
Problems continue to mount for Carnival Cruise Lines - today, the Carnvial Dream was stuck in port in St. Maarten in the Caribbean with engine trouble. According to Reuters report carried in Maritime Executive magazine's online edition, A Carnival Cruise Lines ship was stuck at port in St. Maarten...
Carnival Cruise Line launches comprehensive review of its entire fleet
As reported at gCaptain.com, Carnival Puts Cruise Fleet Under Microscope After Triumph Fire Read the full article here... Here are a few highlights from the article: Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share...
Yes, the circumstances surrounding your injury will determine your ability to sue the cruise line for medical reasons
Here is some simple legal advice: If you were injured on a cruise ship, the specific circumstances surrounding your injury are extremely important and will help define your ability to file a claim and potentially receive a settlement or verdict for damages in your case. Sometimes, illnesses and injuries...
What type of cruise ship injuries does Waks and Barnett help with?
It's a simple fact. Accidents happen on cruise ships. Passengers who have been enjoying their vacation end up getting sick or injured. Sometimes these injuries are the result of simple accidents where no one is at fault - but sometimes these injuries are due to the negligence of the cruise...
What to do if you are injured on a cruise ship
Injured on a cruise? - Follow these steps If you've been injured on a cruise ship, there are certain actions you'll want to take. Your goal should be both to protect yourself and your health immediately following the accident. You also want to protect your rights and your ability to...
Cruise ship injury attorneys help passengers sick from Norovirus evaluate potential claims
Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships seems to be occurring with more frequency, the most recent outbreak occurring aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas as over 100 passenger and crew became ill with a severe stomach virus. Read more here at ABC News about the incident. Stomach bugs and other...