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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....
Taking a relaxing cruise may be your dream, but it can quickly become a nightmare if you become sick or hurt while aboard a cruise liner. As Americans, we are accustomed to listening to our doctors and following their advice, but a doctor on a cruise ship may not be...
Slip and fall accidents area a common occurrence on cruise ships. If you are a cruise ship passenger heading out of a Florida port - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, Tampa or others - it's important to be aware of the potential hazards before you even board the vessel. Wet...
When most people think of going on a luxury cruise, they have visions of starry nights on the deck, sipping a delicious cocktail, and listening to the waves as the vessel slices through them. The thought of having an accident or being the victim of a crime is most likely...
No one wants to get sick while on vacation, however, confined areas like cruise ships can be a dangerous breeding ground for germs. Contracted Norovirus or Gastroenteritis Aboard A Cruise Ship? One illness that seems to thrive on a cruise ship is norovirus. Norovirus is a disease that is caused...
Cruise ships are governed by maritime law and under maritime law, a cruise ship is a territory of the country in which it is registered. The cruise line headquarters location is usually immaterial because most cruise ships that operate from American ports are actually registered in one of three countries:...
Important Note About Settling With A Cruise Line Without Hiring An Attorney Many of the provisions that are often included in a cruise passenger’s ticket limit the purchaser’s rights and the amount of time allotted for filing a claim is brief. Also, once you are given a ticket, a binding...