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The injury lawyers at Waks and Barnett, P.A. - Andrew Waks, Joel Barnett and Jennifer Thompson have seen hundreds of cruise ship injury cases and have filed hundreds of injury claims on behalf of our clients. And if you were hurt on a cruise, we're prepared to build a case on your behalf. It starts...
While millions of people each year take cruise vacations (perhaps you or someone in your family) these vessels often present dangerous safety hazards to passengers. When these hazards result in accident and injury, you should know that your injury is covered by U.S. Maritime Law - and that you do...
The big accidents get all of the media attention - ships running aground, ships losing engine power on the high seas, etc. But what is more commonplace are 'normal' accidents - slipping in a crowded restaurant, pool accidents, tripping on worn carpeting, breaking an ankle while descending a wet stairwell,...
Hurt on a Carnival Cruise Ship? It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries are common on Carnival Cruise Ships. In fact, our office receives calls on a weekly basis from passengers who have been seriously hurt on their cruise vacation and need to speak with someone about their legal options. They...
It's unfortunate, but many passengers often hesitate to call a lawyer after a cruise ship accident, even when their injury is painful and occurred through not fault of their own (and when they're facing mounting bills and ongoing medical care). Why Would They Not Reach Out? There are a few...
Working with a cruise line to file an injury claim can be a complicated and frustrating process, especially when you try to do it alone. Lawyers and other representatives who work for the cruise lines are continually dealing with claims from injured passengers. It's important to note that the cruise...
You may not realize it, but if you were hurt on a cruise ship and want to file an injury claim or lawsuit against the cruise line, the cruise lines would prefer that you did not hire a personal injury lawyer. Why is that? Very simply - once involved with...
Passengers often ask our cruise ship injury lawyers if the cruise lines will offer compensation for an injury. The simple answer is "yes" though that compensation is dependent on a variety of factors. First and foremost, it will need to be proven that an injury did occur and that the...
A question we're asked at the office by clients who call in is, "why will my case need to be tried in Miami?" To keep it simple, it's because many of the major cruise lines are headquartered in Miami. The cruise lines also dictate (within the cruise agreement that...
It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen on Carnival Cruise Ships. People get sick from food poisoning. Passengers trip on worn carpeting or slip on wet floors and decks. Many of these injuries can be quite painful and life-changing. On top of that is dealing with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies…and...