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In a recent release from the Associated Press, and carried by the Washington Post among other news sources... A judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Italian businesses against Miami-based Carnival Corp. over the fatal capsizing of a cruise ship off Italy’s coast. U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenbaum...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...