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Carried in both the Orange County Register and the Associated Press (as well as other media outlets)...read the full story here... This is a sensational and sad story, and fortunately one not generally associated with cruise vacations. However, the reality is that incidents can and do occur on cruise ships...
We all know that drinking and driving can lead to serious and damaging car accidents. The same is true when operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. Statistics and insight from the U.S. Coast Guard outline the impact that alcohol can have on boat operators. Before you step...
Taking a cruise is most often a fun and enjoyable experience. You get to relax, participate in the ship's activities and visit places you may have never had the opportunity to visit previously. For thousands of people every week, the cruise vacation is enjoyable. Unfortunately though, dozens of injuries also...
A recent article from Cruise Industry News in their Spring 2013 editorial called Safety First offers some interesting insight into the safety concerns of large cruise ships. Most importantly - are cruise lines sacrificing safety and proper maintenance of their ships for larger, entertainment focused boats and higher revenue...
Gastroenteritis. It's probably not something most cruise ship passengers think about when booking a cruise. But like the Norovirus and other viruses, it can be spread about quickly on a cruise ship and the surrounding port operations. The viruses can lead to vomiting or watery diarrhea or both, with fevers,...
As reported at CruiseCritic.com, Norwegian Cruise lines "lost" and autistic boy for a period of time during a November 2012 cruise. Read the full article here... Lost children are relatively commonplace on cruise ship vacations. Fortunately, lost children are generally just "out of sight" for short periods - in...
This is a common question we get from clients: Do I need to live in Florida for you to represent my cruise ship injury claim? The answer to that question is no, you do not need to live in Florida for Waks and Barnett to represent you against a cruise...
With a combined 50 years of combined experience representing injured passengers, the attorneys at Waks and Barnett are experienced cruise ship injury lawyers who know how to protect your legal rights against the cruise lines. Our attorneys have worked against: Princess Cruise Ships Carnival Cruise Ships Norwegian Cruise Ships Celebrity...
This is a question we receive quite often - "can I sue a cruise ship if I am injured - or was injured on a cruise?" The answer to that depends. First, if you were to bring a case against a cruise ship, it would actually be against the cruise...
If you've been injured on a cruise ship and are seeking legal action against the cruise line, you're most likely going to need to file your case in Florida. This is a requirement within the ticketing contract that you signed in order to book your cruise. In the contract, there...