Are cruise lines liable for your injuries?

  Are cruise lines liable for your injuries? Cruise lines - the companies that operate the cruise ships and employ the crew of the vessel - can be liable for an injury or illness if it can be proven that their negligence played a role in your injury. If a...

Injured on a cruise ship – do I have a case?

Were you injured on a cruise ship - Do You Have A Case? Often, injured passengers are uncertain about their rights. They're confused, frustrated and unsure of how they might proceed with filing a claim. Do they grounds for a claim? Who do they speak with? What's the first step?...

What type of cruise ship injuries does Waks and Barnett help with?

It's a simple fact. Accidents happen on cruise ships. Passengers who have been enjoying their vacation end up getting sick or injured. Sometimes these injuries are the result of simple accidents where no one is at fault - but sometimes these injuries are due to the negligence of the cruise...

What to do if you are injured on a cruise ship

Injured on a cruise? - Follow these steps If you've been injured on a cruise ship, there are certain actions you'll want to take. Your goal should be both to protect yourself and your health immediately following the accident. You also want to protect your rights and your ability to...

Second lawsuit filed against Carnival Triumph, Carnival Cruise Lines

  USA Today reports a second lawsuit has been filed Carnival Cruise Lines. According to the report... Lisa Williams, 42, of Houston claims to have suffered severe dehydration and bruising from aggressive food lines on the crippled ship. Williams was so ill from the five-day ordeal that she had to...

First lawsuit filed against Carnival Triumph, Carnival Cruise Lines

  CNN reports that the first claim has been filed against Carnival Cruise Lines in regards to the engine fire accident and ensuing days at sea aboard the Carnival Triumph - days that were uncomfortable, inconvenient and potentially hazardous for passengers and crew. "A floating toilet, a floating Petri dish,...