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We've updated our website again to better serve potential clients who are visiting our site to learn more about the legal services we provide. Waks and Barnett, P.A. has been helping cruise ship passengers file claims against cruise lines for injuries sustained while enjoying a cruise vacation for 25 years....
One questions we're asked at Waks and Barnett, P.A. is "do you represent injured clients against most cruise lines?" Our cruise injury law firm has been helping passengers battle against the cruise lines for compensation for their injuries for 25 years. During that time, we've filed claims against most cruise...
"The decision to sue a cruise is not a decision that's made easily." Often, the decision to bring a legal claim against a specific cruise line is the result of frustration and uncertainty. Passengers sue cruise lines because they've been injured, often very seriously, and are seeking some type of...
A common question we hear at CruiseLawyers.com is, "can I sue the cruise line because I tripped on the ship." The answer is...it depends. If you tripped and were not injured, then you really don't have a case. If you tripped, were injured and believe the accident was due to...
The simple fact is, an accident or injury or illness will occur on a cruise ship on every cruise line. With over 17 million people traveling on cruise ships each year, the chance of a serious injury exists - and injury from physical assault, sexual assault, trips, falls and alcohol...
We're often asked if we represent passengers against all cruise lines. For the most part, the answer is, "yes". In over 25 years of cruise injury representation, we've worked against many of the top cruise lines including: Carnival Cruise Lines Celebrity Cruise LInes Disney Cruise Line Holland America Cruises Norwegian...
The Associated Press (AP) released an article today reporting that the three major cruise lines, Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise, have begun posting more comprehensive data about crimes that occurred aboard their ships. This is a new approach for the cruise lines who have been under pressure lately to...
>>> This Post Updated April 10, 2015: <<< please share if you find this information of value to you... The reality of cruise travel is that the vast majority of people who cruise will do so happily, enjoying their vacation without incident. Over 20 million people cruise each year and...
It's unfortunate, but accidents on cruise ship can happen just like they can anywhere else. The potential for dangerous scenarios is common and injuries to passengers does occur. Accidents happen on the ship, in bathrooms, on stairways, on wet or slippery decks, because of defective equipment, bad food, viruses and as...
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...