Cruise Lawyer Question: I Was Assaulted in the Genitals, Can You Help? This was a relatively unusual inquiry we received recently. A crew member who was working an even was struck in the 'genital area' by a passenger. In the incident mentioned above, does the crew member have a case...
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Cruise Lawyer Question: Was Traumatized on the Cruise Ship, Can You Help?
Cruise Lawyer Question: Was Traumatized on the Cruise Ship, Can You Help? This question came to use from a crew member who was being harassed by fellow crew members. Crew members work very hard to help the cruise lines run efficiently. Without their help, the cruise industry would not exist...
What Were the Top 10 Cruise Ship (Problems) Deficiencies Issued in 2014 by the US Coast Guard?
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a list of the top 10 cruise ship deficiencies issued in 2014. A total of 329 deficiencies were issued. 1. Fire Screen Doors not Operating Properly (31 occurrences) The most frequent deficiency was fire screen doors were not operating properly. Fire screen doors were...
Cruise Ship Injury Claims: Not Easy to do Without Help
Were you injured on a cruise ship? If you were, dealing with the pain, frustration and hassle of it all is bad enough. But if you want to file a claim against the cruise line in order to seek compensation for your injuries...well...that can be difficult too. Filing injury claims...
Star Princess Cruise Ship News: Dozens Quarantined With Norovirus Outbreak
News reports like this one, say Princess Cruises, The Star Princess, is dealing with a new Nororvirus Outbreak. According to the report: Dozens of cruise ship passengers have been quarantined on Maui after a norovirus outbreak. The Star Princess is currently docked at Lahaina About 30 people are quarantined in...
Cruise Ship Bookings Rise in 2015
At Today.com, a report from April 24 states that bookings on cruise ships are on the rise. Cruise Lines International Association, the industry's largest trade association, estimates that 23 million people will board ocean-bound cruise ships this year, an increase of 4.4 percent over last year. Some reasons for the...
Ask A Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer: How Can You Help Me?
What many cruise ship accidents want to know when they first call our office is...."how can you help me?" Very simply, our lawyers help accident victims sue the cruise lines and get compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages. We file your injury claims for you Filing...
Tax Week ‘Taxing’ for Cruise Ship Companies
We all seem to feel the pinch during tax season. April 15 is a 'gasp' date for many and April 16 seems to be the day when the nation collectively exhales (or groans...). And probably this weekend is when many CPA's and Accountants head off on cruise vacations (or other...
Longtime Royal Caribbean Board Member To Leave Board
According to a report in Market Watch, Royal Caribbean Cruises announced today that Bernard Aronson, a director of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. since 1993, has decided not to stand for re-election at the company's upcoming Annual Shareholders Meeting in May, citing the time commitments required of his new responsibilities. In...
How Do I Get Started With a Cruise Ship Lawyer?
If you've been hurt on a cruise ship and have reviewed a few law firm websites, your next question is probably, "how do I get started?" We can help. First and foremost, a Cruise Ship Lawyer will want to talk to you about your accident, your injuries and all of...