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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...
Bringing a lawsuit to a cruise ship operation can be a little tricky. Unlike a traditional lawsuit suing a business in one’s home town or community or place of work, a cruise ship business frequently involves issues that occur in the ocean while the boat is in transit. As a...
Few people set off on vacation anticipating an accident, and cruise ship passengers are no exception. Unfortunately, a number of cruise line guests are injured each year in water-related incidents, both onboard and while participating in cruise line-approved onshore excursions. • Water Slide Overcrowding combined with minimal supervision and the...
Cruises are wonderful trips enjoyed by thousands of people each year. Despite their great offerings, it is important to remember that dangers exist on cruises. Taking the proper precautions will help passengers enjoy their cruises and avoid potential problems. One unfortunate problem to be aware of is the possibility of...
Taking a vacation is usually a way to relax and get away from mundane problems faced in everyday life. Cruises often go to exotic locations that are hundreds or thousands of miles away from home. No one starts their vacation thinking about possible accidents. Here are some steps to take...
Taking a cruise is a great way to relax, but every so often, cruise ship safety hits the news. Stories of people going overboard are rare, but tend to get attention when they do happen. On top of that, fires, outbreaks of nasty diseases and even piracy have been known...
Getting injured on a cruise is relatively uncommon, but it does happen. Cruise lines are usually highly reluctant to take responsibility for passenger injuries. Lawsuits are often the only way to get a cruise line to do what is right. If you are injured on a cruise, it is important...
Nearly 60 percent of sexual assault victims never report the incident to the authorities, according to annual statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (http://www.rainn.org/statistics). Every two minutes a person succumbs to this form of victimization on land and sexual assault on cruise ships is no exception....
A fire is a scary danger. A fire aboard a cruise ship is even scarier. The recent fire aboard the cruise ship Hurtigruten’s MS Nordlys reminds everyone that no one is immune to the potential danger of fire. However, with proper precautions and safety measures the danger can be greatly...