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It's unfortunate, but injuries are a common occurrence aboard cruise ships. With millions of travelers enjoying cruises each week from the ports of Miami, Cape Canaveral and many others, injuries are bound to happen. Common injuries are: Broken arms Wrist sprains and breaks Ankle sprains and breaks Knee injuries Back...
Reports from CNN.com on Monday tell of a young female passenger who went overboard on Sunday, Sept. 16. This occurred aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise line, the Allure of the Seas. According to the article... "...Coast Guard crews searched Monday for a cruise ship passenger who went overboard Sunday night...
In recent news, Carnival Cruise Lines is extending it's "My Awesome Bar Program" on two more cruise ships - the Carnival Splendor and Carnival Victory. The "My Awesome Bar Program" is an unlimited alcohol package that is made available to passengers. According to various reports, the $50-per-day program gives passengers...
Cruise ship injury lawyer, Joel Barnett is one of Miami's premiere attorneys specializing in admiralty and maritime cases. A graduate of the University of Miami law school and a member of the Florida Bar Association, Barnett is an active member of the Miami community. His firm, Waks and Barnett P.A., along...
The ongoing investigation of how and why the Costa Concordia cruise ship sank saw fresh evidence today as recorded conversations were released. "Madonna, what have I done?" was the response from Captain Francesco Schettino as the ship hit the reef that eventually sank the vessel. From The Telegraph... Prosecutors and...
According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Now A Tourist Attraction. The seaside town of Giglio Island on the Northwestern coast of Italy has seen a large increase in tourists over the summer of 2012. Many tourists are there simply to see the cruise...
In an August 18th news article from the Florida Times-Union, it was reported that a woman fell and broke her leg while aboard the Carnival cruise ship Fascination. Read the full article here at jacksonville.com. It was determined that due to the severity of the broken leg, the passenger needed...
With hundreds of thousands of recreational boats and boaters in Florida, accidents are bound to happen. Skiing accidents happen on Lake Okeechobee. Boaters run into each other in Biscayne Bay. And yacht owners accidentally collide with docks at marinas in Fort Lauderdale. These accidents are caused by carelessness, alcohol and...
Imagine you’re enjoying your cruise ship vacation to the Bahamas. It’s day four of a six day voyage and while you’re coming back from dinner you slip and fall because of standing water on the deck. Unfortunately, due to the fall, you’ve broken your ankle and will incur some doctor’s...
We are now accepting inquiries regarding the Costa Concordia grounding in Italy. If you wish to find out your legal rights, contact us at 1-800-905-2891. About Waks & Barnett, P.A. Based in Miami, Waks & Barnett attorneys work with clients in Florida, throughout the United States and around the world....