2 passengers go overboard on Carnival Cruise – and what it means for you

, May 10, 2013

  The headline is certainly dramatic: Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia  – read the full story here at ABC News “The couple — a 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman — was reported missing this morning after the ship docked at Sydney’s [...]


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3 common cruise ship injury questions

, April 24, 2013

COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR CRUISE SHIP INJURY Had an accident or injury onboard a cruise ship? Victims of cruise ship injuries are completely blindsided. They are on vacation in beautiful surroundings; it is the time that you would least expect to sustain an injury.  And then: disaster.  A painful accident.  A debilitating sickness.  Remember that [...]


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What are common cruise ship injuries?

, April 24, 2013

Common cruise ship injuries Amid all the sun, the fun, and good times, it can be difficult to realize an essential truth: a luxury cruise ship can be a dangerous place. An accident at sea can turn a relaxing vacation into a disaster that leaves you injured and in pain – and without any clear [...]


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Is safety a top priority for cruise lines?

, April 21, 2013

  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 numbers? And what is the [...]


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How to stay safe on your next cruise vacation

, March 27, 2013

  It’s a simple fact and one that we see quite often. People do become sick or do suffer injuries while on a cruise. The reality is that it happens frequently, though serious accidents and death are relatively uncommon. What is more common are accidents including slips, trips, falls and other mishaps caused by the rocking [...]


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Carnival Cruise Line issues statement regarding generator failure on Carnival Dream

, March 14, 2013

  Enclosed is a statement regarding the generator failure issues with the Carnival Dream. The Dream experienced the issue while in port in St. Maarten. See statement below or read at Carnival-News.com: The Carnival Dream has a technical issue with the ship’s backup emergency diesel generator which our engineering team is currently working on.  Yesterday, [...]


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Injured on a cruise ship – do I have a case?

, March 14, 2013

Were you injured on a cruise ship – Do You Have A Case? Often, injured passengers are uncertain about their rights. They’re confused, frustrated and unsure of how they might proceed with filing a claim. Do they grounds for a claim? Who do they speak with? What’s the first step? There literally are dozens of [...]


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Carnival cruise ship stuck at port with generator problem, propulsion failure

, March 14, 2013

  Problems continue to mount for Carnival Cruise Lines – today, the Carnvial Dream was stuck in  port in St. Maarten in the Caribbean with engine trouble. According to Reuters report carried in Maritime Executive magazine’s online edition, A Carnival Cruise Lines ship was stuck at port in St. Maarten in the Caribbean on Thursday [...]


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What to do if you are injured on a cruise ship

, March 13, 2013

Injured on a cruise? – Follow these steps 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 following the accident. You also want to protect your rights and your ability to file a lawsuit – this [...]


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Cruise ship injury attorneys help passengers sick from Norovirus evaluate potential claims

, March 11, 2013

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships seems to be occurring with more frequency, the most recent outbreak occurring aboard Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas as over 100 passenger and crew became ill with a severe stomach virus. Read more here at ABC News about the incident. Stomach bugs and other contagious viruses like Norovirus are [...]


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