Seek immediate help if injured on a cruise ship?

Injured on a Cruise Ship? Follow these steps - a helpful guide from Waks and Barnett, P.A. - Cruise Ship Injury Attorneys 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...

Can you sue for slipping on a cruise ship?

Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. A common question from our clients is, "can I sue for slipping on the cruise ship?" The answer to that question is...possibly. Sometimes slip and fall injuries are so severe...

The decision to sue a cruise is not a decision that’s made easily

"The decision to sue a cruise is not a decision that's made easily." Often, the decision to bring a legal claim against a specific cruise line is the result of frustration and uncertainty. Passengers sue cruise lines because they've been injured, often very seriously, and are seeking some type of...

Are cruise ships more dangerous than you think?

>>> This Post Updated April 10, 2015: <<< please share if you find this information of value to you... The reality of cruise travel is that the vast majority of people who cruise will do so happily, enjoying their vacation without incident. Over 20 million people cruise each year and...

Accident details help determine if you can sue a cruise line

It's unfortunate, but accidents on cruise ship can happen just like they can anywhere else. The potential for dangerous scenarios is common and injuries to passengers does occur. Accidents happen on the ship, in bathrooms, on stairways, on wet or slippery decks, because of defective equipment, bad food, viruses and as...

What can I do if I’ve been injured on a cruise?

What recourse do you have if you've been injured on a cruise vacation? It's unfortunate, but injuries do occur on cruise ships. Wet floors lead to broken ankles. Alcohol consumption can lead to a host of issues. Food preparation can lead to stomach viruses. Passengers and crew can sexually assault...

What happens if I get sick on a cruise?

Passengers sometimes ask,  "what happens if I get sick on a cruise?" and ... "Is the cruise line responsible if I get sick?" Cruise lines can potentially be held liable for a passengers sickness. In most cases it would need to be proven that the cruise line was negligent in...

Injured on a Celebrity Cruise Line vacation?

  One of the questions we're asked on occasion is, "does your law firm handle personal injury against Celebrity Cruise Lines?" The answer is yes, we've handled many cases against Celebrity on the behalf of clients over the last 25 years. Our firm has helped clients battle against Celebrity as...

Injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship?

  Injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship? Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of accident aboard cruise ships. Unsteady footing due to the motion of the boat along with slippery decks and crowded common areas and passageways create opportunities for accidents to...