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What recourse do you have if you've been injured on a cruise vacation? It's unfortunate, but injuries do occur on cruise ships. Wet floors lead to broken ankles. Alcohol consumption can lead to a host of issues. Food preparation can lead to stomach viruses. Passengers and crew can sexually assault...
Passengers sometimes ask, "what happens if I get sick on a cruise?" and ... "Is the cruise line responsible if I get sick?" Cruise lines can potentially be held liable for a passengers sickness. In most cases it would need to be proven that the cruise line was negligent in...
As another cruise line fails to meet its vessel sanitation requirements, passengers are bound to ask, "is it safe to eat the food on my cruise?" In a July 25 story, CNN reported that Silversea Cruises' Silver Shadow cruise ship failed a surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control. Per...
Why do cruise ship injury victims hire Waks and Barnett? One question we're asked by cruise injury victims is, "why should I hire your law firm to represent me against the cruise line?" The simple response is - our attorneys work hard for you - and that's not just...
Personal Injury Representation - Miami The attorneys at Waks and Barnett, P.A. are available for consultation and consideration of all personal injury claims whether they are a result of cruise ship accidents, recreational and commercial boating accidents or other claims involving injury. Our attorneys work hard for you - and...
Seeking Cruise Ship Injury Representation? Unfortunately, accidents and injuries occur on cruise vacations. People slip on unmarked wet flooring. Viruses spread from contaminated food. And battling the cruise lines for injury compensation or settlements is not easy - especially if the claims made against the cruise lines need to make...
Is your cruise injury law firm successful in suing Norwegian Cruise Lines? This is a question our attorneys are asked when we first talk to potential clients about a cruise line accident or injury that has left them facing medical bills and insurance issues. The simple answer is -...
One of the questions we're asked on occasion is, "does your law firm handle personal injury against Celebrity Cruise Lines?" The answer is yes, we've handled many cases against Celebrity on the behalf of clients over the last 25 years. Our firm has helped clients battle against Celebrity as...
Cruise Ship Injury FAQ Many of our clients ask, "how will I be compensated for my injuries after a successful cruise ship claim? Well, each case is different, but generally there are 2 types of payouts for settlement. A lump-sum injury award payment A structured settlement In a lump-sum...
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...