With over 25 years representing injured passengers and crew members, the Miami attorneys at Waks and Barnett are vocal proponents for their clients, many of who are confused and frustrated regarding their legal rights. Unfortunately, Injuries Happen on Cruise Ships - And Quite Often Too! People don't go on cruises...
Category: Cruise Ship Injury
Upsetting Cruise Ship News; One Child Dies, Another Hospitalized After Being Pulled From Cruise Ship Pool
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...
Cruise Ship Injury Update; Cruise Ship Death in Hawaii Ruled Accidental
In an unfortunate accident, a passenger aboard the Holland America MS Veendam that was cruising the waters around Hawaii, died after sustaining a head injury following a fall. Slip and fall accidents aboard cruise ships continue to be the leading cause of injury on cruise vacations. Here is the article...
Can I Sue a Cruise Line? It Depends…Read On Here
It's a basic question, but one we're asked quite frequently - "can I sue the cruise line?" The answer is yes...but it also depends. Our cruise injury law firm here in Miami fields questions from passengers and crew members who have been injured, hurt or have become sick while traveling...
Injured in an Accident on a Carnival Cruise Ship?
Here our thoughts on injuries that you may have sustained while on a Carnival Cruise Vacation. It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen on Carnival Cruise Ships. If you've been injured while sailing with Carnival and believe that your injury was sustained due to the negligence of the crew, the...
What To Do If Injured On A Cruise Vacation
Injured on a Cruise Vacation? If you've broken a leg on a cruise or had a medical emergency, the crew members and medical staff aboard the cruise would have attended to you. Hopefully, they treated you correctly and did nothing to further your pain or impact future medical care. But...
Passenger falls, accidents do happen on cruise ships
According to CruiseCritic.com, a cruise passenger fell down two decks while traveling aboard the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship. Per the report..."A passenger aboard Norwegian Breakaway fell two decks Tuesday, September 17, breaking her ribs. "The guest accidentally fell from her balcony on Deck 10 to Deck 8 and was disembarked...
When to sue for slipping on a cruise ship
Injured by slip and fall accident on a cruise ship? This generally means you'll need to prove that your injury arose from the negligence of the crew members of the vessel, the design of the cruise ship or the cruise line itself - and - that this negligence contributed to...
How to sue for slipping on a cruise ship
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 affecting hundreds of passengers each year. These accidents can lead to broken bones, concussions and other internal injuries. The resulting injuries can be long-term...
Can you sue for slipping on a cruise ship?
Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. A common question from our clients is, "can I sue for slipping on the cruise ship?" The answer to that question is...possibly. Sometimes slip and fall injuries are so severe...