What is a Cruise Lawyer?

  What is a Cruise Lawyer? Cruise lawyers are lawyers who represent passengers who have been injured on a cruise ship and want to file a claim against the cruise lines. They can also represent passengers who were injured boarding the cruise ship, boarding or leaving a tender boat or...

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...

Do I need to live in Miami, Florida to sue a cruise line?

  "Do I need to live in Miami to sue a cruise line?"  We're often asked by clients if they need to live in Miami or live in Florida to sue a cruise line.  No. In fact, you can live anywhere. Filing a claim against a cruise line is not...

Carnival Cruise Line to spend $700 million to upgrade 101 ships

  It's a lot of money, even for the Carnival Cruise Line. The company is reportedly going to spend between $600 and $700 million dollars to upgrade 101 vessels across its 10 major cruise ship brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Lines, Cunard and Costa Cruises. The company is positioning the...

Have you suffered a recent cruise ship-related injury?

Cruise Ship Injuries - Are You a Victim? Cruises vacations continue to be a popular choice for Floridians and many others from across the country. Thousands of people cruise each week, leaving from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral and Tampa. Unfortunately, there are bound to be accidents and injuries to...

Can you sue a cruise line if you’re injured on a shore excursion?

  We're sometimes asked if it's possible to sue a cruise line if you're injured on a shore excursion? We deal with injured passengers who travel the world on cruise ships, explore exotic locales and even extend their vacation by enjoying shore excursions - diving, horseback riding, skydiving and more...

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...

Costa Concordia captain wants to command another vessel

According to a report in the Maritime Executive, Concordia Captain Confident in Commanding Other Ships, Challenges Firing in Court - and also wants to command another vessel in the future. "Francesco Schettino, the infamous captain of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship, has made his return to court. This time...