Category Archives: Cruise Ship Injuries
Cruise Ship Buffet Infects 200 Passengers with Severe Gastrointestinal Sickness
There could be a deluge of passenger claims for a large cruise ship, after their bottomless buffet infected approximately 200 passengers with horrific bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, according to an article by FOX News. The cruise ship in question took approximately 6,000 passengers on a trip to Singapore. Approximately two weeks after leaving… Read More »
Congress Tackles Sexual Assault on Cruise Lines
Congress is taking aim at increasing problems with cruise ship sexual assault, according to an article by the Miami New Times. Aiming to improve passenger safety on cruise lines, the Cruise Passenger Protection Act (CPPA) also details specific regulations for sexual assault that occurs on cruise ships. The CPPA has bipartisan support in the… Read More »
Miami Cruise Line Sued for Jamaican Tour Bus Accident
Passengers injured on a shore excursion in Jamaica are suing the Miami-based cruise line that organized the trip, according to an article by the Miami Herald. The passengers in question were on a five-day cruise from Port Everglades. The cruise featured a shore excursion in Jamaica, including stops at Dunn’s River Falls and Dolphin… Read More »
Illness Caused by Unsanitary Cruise Ship
Many people save and plan for a cruise ship vacation for months or even years. While you may have looked forward to your cruise vacation during the dreary winter months back home and pinched pennies to make it happen, the same thing can happen on that exact cruise–penny pinching, only it is on the… Read More »
Where Does My Compensation Come From?
It is no secret that injuries caused by jet skis, motor boats, fishing vessels, and other watercraft cost a lot. While it is crucial to work with an attorney when you get injured, there are certain limitations that must be accounted for, such as the negligent party’s insurance policy or the value of their… Read More »
Was the Operator Intoxicated?
A surprisingly high number of boating and water vessel accidents are caused by alcohol. Whether you were injured by a drunk jet ski driver, an intoxicated fishing boat captain, or a drunk cruise ship employee, your injuries may be compensable under a personal injury claim. Call a Miami maritime accident attorney to get started… Read More »
Wrongful Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Tragically, a man enjoying his vacation aboard a cruise ship was lost overboard last month in the Bahamas. The Carnival Liberty, upon learning that the man went over the railings, turned back to search for him. The U.S. Coast Guard spent over 29 hours searching for the man, and covered over 1,000 square miles,… Read More »
Cruise Ship Slip and Falls
While the biggest danger of being an occupant on a motorboat, jet ski, or other small personal watercraft is drowning, the same is not necessarily true for cruise ships, large yachts, and many other super-sized vessels. Cruise ships, which are essentially resort hotels on the water, present an entirely different element of danger if… Read More »
Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
A former passenger is filing a lawsuit against the SeaDreams Yacht Club over allegations of sexual assault, which occurred back in 2015, according to the Miami Herald. According to the plaintiff, before going to sleep she took her usual sleeping pill that she had been taking for four years, a seasickness pill, and was… Read More »