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Passengers are hurt on cruise ships more often than we all may think. Some injuries are due to sheer accident while some were avoidable, occurring due to the negligence of the crew or cruise line. Sometimes, "acts of God" play havoc with the cruise ships, tossing them around and...
As reported in various media reports, one child has died from drowning and another child was hospitalized after being revived. Both were in a swimming pool aboard the Norwegian Breakaway as the vessel sailed from New York to Florida on a trip to the Bahamas. From FoxNews.com... One young boy...
As reported by the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, a local resident died on January 31 after falling and and sustaining an injury to his head. Read the full story here... Head Injuries on Cruise Ships Unfortunate incidents like these highlight the hidden dangers that most people never think...
Cold weather has gripped much of the U.S. over that last month or so. Even here in Miami it's been quite chilly! For those of you who scheduled a cruise vacation within the last few months and unfortunately suffered an injury because of a cruise ship accident (like a slip...
Injuries Common for Crewmembers on Cruise Ships It's a common occurrence - crewmembers of cruise ships suing the cruise line they work for because of an injury sustained or an injury that could have been prevented. It's also common for these crewmembers to be treated with little care or concern...
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...
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...
Seeking Cruise Ship Injury Representation? Unfortunately, accidents and injuries occur on cruise vacations. People slip on unmarked wet flooring. Viruses spread from contaminated food. And battling the cruise lines for injury compensation or settlements is not easy - especially if the claims made against the cruise lines need to make...
Injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship? Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of accident aboard cruise ships. Unsteady footing due to the motion of the boat along with slippery decks and crowded common areas and passageways create opportunities for accidents to...