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Posted September 1, 2026 By cruise ship attorney, Joel Barnett More people are taking cruises than ever before. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 37.2 million people took ocean cruises worldwide in 2025, a record number and a 7.5% increase from the previous year. 2026 figures are similar....
Posted September 13, 2026 By cruise ship attorney, Joel Barnett If you are injured on a cruise ship, you may assume you have plenty of time to decide whether to pursue a claim. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Cruise ship injury claims are subject to specific deadlines...
Posted September 1, 2026 By cruise ship attorney, Joel Barnett If you have been injured on a cruise ship, one of the first questions you may have is: How much cruise ship compensation could I receive? It is a reasonable question, especially when you are facing medical bills,...
Posted September 1, 2026 by cruise ship attorney, Joel Barnett If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you may be wondering what happens after you hire a cruise ship injury attorney. Will the cruise line offer you a settlement? How much compensation might you receive? Will your...
Posted July 16, 2026 An injured passenger who reports an accident to a cruise line often expects the process to move in an orderly, sympathetic direction. What frequently arrives instead is a letter on company letterhead or an email explaining, in measured and confident language, that the claim has...
Posted June 12, 2026 Passengers are often surprised to learn just how many injury claims against the major cruise lines move through a single federal courthouse. Because the forum selection clause in nearly every cruise ticket contract directs lawsuits to the United States District Court for the Southern District...
Posted June 11, 2026 We recently came across an article posted on TheLawyerWorld.com website titled, How Jurisdiction Works in Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Cases. In large part, its a well constructed article that provides valuable information for anyone who may have been sexually assaulted on a cruise vacation –...
Posted May 27, 2026 Shore excursions are one of the most popular features of any cruise vacation. Whether it’s a guided tour through ancient ruins, a scenic bus ride along a coastal road, or a snorkeling trip at a tropical port, these off-ship experiences are often the highlight of...
Cruise ships are bustling environments, and crew members face risks every day, even in routine work areas. A recent case highlights the serious dangers crew members can face aboard cruise ships and the importance of legal protection for maritime workers.The IncidentIn May 2024, a crew member aboard a cruise line...
Waks and Barnett, P.A. (cruise ship injury law firm)| March 2 2026 Cruise vacations are marketed as safe, carefree escapes, floating resorts where passengers can relax without worry. But a growing body of data suggests that one of the most serious safety concerns at sea is not mechanical failure or...
