Injured on a Carnival Cruise Vacation?

Cruise vacations are supposed to be relaxing, luxurious, and fun.   But for some passengers, a Carnival Cruise can end in injury, medical complications, or even long-term consequences.   At Waks and Barnett, P.A. — also known as CruiseLawyers.com — we speak with people every day who have been seriously...

How Long Will My Cruise Ship Injury Case Take?

If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship and are pursuing a legal claim, you may be wondering how long the process will take to reach a settlement.   While timelines can vary, there are several important factors that influence the length of a...

We Represent Injured Cruise Passengers Nationwide

If you were injured on a cruise ship, your first instinct may be to contact a local personal injury attorney, someone in your hometown who helped with a car accident or slip and fall accident.   But cruise ship injury cases are nothing like ordinary personal injury claims, and hiring...

Common But Serious Injuries That Can Occur on a Norwegian Cruise Ship

It's True – Vacations on Norwegian Cruise Ships Can Results in Accidents and Injuries   Cruise vacations are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable – but terrible accidents resulting in serious injuries can and do happen – with frequency.   While Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) takes measures to promote safety,...

Coast Guard Rescues Cruise Passenger After Multiple Strokes

In recent news, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 72-year-old cruise passenger who suffered multiple strokes while aboard a Holland America Line ship 300 miles off the coast of Hawaii on February 27, 2025.   Read the full article here: Coast Guard rescues stroke patient from cruise ship  ...

How Injury Severity Can Impact Cruise Ship Compensation

When Jennifer slipped on a wet pool deck during her Caribbean cruise, she initially thought she had just bruised her knee and broken her arm.   She accepted the ship's medical team's recommendation for ice and rest, filed a brief incident report, and continued her vacation with some discomfort. However,...

Who Pays the Settlement for a Cruise Ship Injury?

Were you injured in a cruise ship accident?   Were you hurt because the cruise line or its employees were negligent in their action?   When you are injured on a cruise ship, understanding who is responsible for paying your settlement is crucial for protecting your financial recovery.   The...

Have You Suffered From Medical Negligence on a Royal Caribbean Cruise?

A growing trend among cruise ship injury inquiries are claims of neglect related to medical care – or medical negligence....   Recent news reports show two terrible stories... Michigan man who had seizure on Royal Caribbean cruise forced to pay $2500 bill before evacuating Royal Caribbean Sued Over Cruise Ship...

Were You the Victim of a Slip and Fall Injury on a Cruise Ship?

Were you hurt in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship?   If so, you're not alone.   Unfortunately, cruise ship slip and fall accidents are very common. With millions of passengers embarking on cruise ship vacations each and every year, the potential for these types of accidents...

Passengers Are Asking – Will Carnival Cruise Lines Go Bankrupt?

A Forbes article asks the question – Is Carnival Cruising Into Bankruptcy? The article states, "executives at Carnival Cruise Lines, helmed by CEO Arnold Donald are under fire for knowingly letting ships set sail, with the potential danger that the coronavirus posed to passengers and crew. Bloomberg reported before the...