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If you read the news across the state of Florida, you begin to realize how often boating accidents occur. Just Google "boating accident Miami" or 'boat accident Tampa" and you'll find too many stories about people being involved in recreational boating mishaps. Often, these mishaps turn deadly. In Clearwater in...
The following is a great synopsis of the safety policy changes that have occurred since the Costa Concordia sinking last year. This article can be found at CruiseCritic.com: --by Dori Saltzman, News Editor 10 Cruise Industry Safety Policy Changes Since the Concordia Sinking Immediately after the Costa Concordia tragedy, Cruise...
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 file a lawsuit - this often means acting...
According to reports in the Miami Herald, "investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman killed after the boat she was passenger in slammed into concrete pilings underneath the MacArthur Causeway Bridge on Saturday, Jan. 12. The victim suffered severe blunt trauma to the head or body...
Seastreak, the New York passenger ferry that crashed into a dock last Monday January 9, resumed service today. At the time of the accident, the boat was loaded with 326 commuters and five crew members. 74 people were injured, including two who were left in critical condition. Early reports show...
Inevitably, personal injury attorneys and boating accident lawyers in New York (and perhaps around the rest of the country) will be answering questions from injured passengers and crew from Wednesday's ferry accident in Manhattan. Traumatic events like this accident can cause confusion and result in a break in normal daily...
In the aftermath of today's Seastreak Ferry accident in the lower Manhattan area of New York, passengers and crew who were aboard the ferry will have questions regarding their legal rights and their ability to seek compensation for injuries they may have sustained. According to the New York Times, "a...
According to a recent report from the Tampa Bay Times, a woman is suing Disney World regarding injuries sustained while the Jungle Cruise boat she was riding on was hit by another boat as they docked. According to the injury lawsuit, the victim, Stacey Holdorff, of Valrico, Florida, alleges she...
Few people set off on vacation anticipating an accident, and cruise ship passengers are no exception. Unfortunately, a number of cruise line guests are injured each year in water-related incidents, both onboard and while participating in cruise line-approved onshore excursions. • Water Slide Overcrowding combined with minimal supervision and the...
Taking a cruise is a great way to relax, but every so often, cruise ship safety hits the news. Stories of people going overboard are rare, but tend to get attention when they do happen. On top of that, fires, outbreaks of nasty diseases and even piracy have been known...