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A common question we hear at CruiseLawyers.com is, "can I sue the cruise line because I tripped on the ship." The answer is...it depends. If you tripped and were not injured, then you really don't have a case. If you tripped, were injured and believe the accident was due to...
The simple fact is, an accident or injury or illness will occur on a cruise ship on every cruise line. With over 17 million people traveling on cruise ships each year, the chance of a serious injury exists - and injury from physical assault, sexual assault, trips, falls and alcohol...
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...
As another cruise line fails to meet its vessel sanitation requirements, passengers are bound to ask, "is it safe to eat the food on my cruise?" In a July 25 story, CNN reported that Silversea Cruises' Silver Shadow cruise ship failed a surprise inspection by the Centers for Disease Control. Per...
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...
Cruise Ship Injury FAQ Many of our clients ask, "how will I be compensated for my injuries after a successful cruise ship claim? Well, each case is different, but generally there are 2 types of payouts for settlement. A lump-sum injury award payment A structured settlement In a lump-sum...
Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. Sometimes those injuries are so severe that victims incur missed time at work, extensive hospital bills and issues with their insurance companies. The physical pain and the emotional suffering can...
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...
Here is another reason why you should contact a maritime personal injury attorney if you've been injured on a cruise. The simple reason is... You're bound to have a variety of questions that you're just not able to answer on your own. An experienced maritime or cruise ship injury...