Tag Archives: Miami Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Pool Injuries on a Cruise
Today’s cruise ships are truly amazing. Many are equipped with multiple pools, spas, movie theaters, and even hospitals to treat injuries and emergency medical conditions that arise on board. Many of these injuries occur in or around pools and other swimming areas. But did you know that injured passengers have a right to be… Read More »
Things to Ask Before You Take a Cruise Ship Job
You’ve been offered a job on a cruise line. Congratulations. Perhaps you’ve dreamed of the flexibility and adventure of a crew position aboard a cruise ship for years. Whether you are an engineer, navigation crew, or hospitality staff, cruise jobs can be fun. Of course, the industry has its share of dangers too. So,… Read More »
Cruise Ship Liability for Dog Bites at Sea
Each year, thousands of Americans are viciously attacked by dogs. For this reason, as well as a host of practical concerns, most cruise lines prohibit pets from coming aboard with their owners. Interestingly, due to disability laws, service animals are generally accepted on a lot of cruises. And while most service animals are incredibly… Read More »
Cruise Safety Tips
Miami and the surrounding south Florida shipping ports are some of the busiest in the world for cruise lines. While enjoyable, cruises can also be a source of significant danger if you don’t know what precautions to take. An experienced maritime lawyer can help if you’ve been hurt on a cruise. But if you… Read More »
The 5 Most Dangerous Parts of a Ship for Passengers
Every year, over 20 million people take cruises, according to 2017 research by StatisticBrain.com. Destinations can range from nearby ports in the Caribbean to far away locales like Tahiti or even the Antarctic. If you stop and think about the fact that cruise ships transport thousands of tourists with no sailing experience or skills… 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 »
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 »