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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What is a Cruise Lawyer?

, April 23, 2013

  What is a Cruise Lawyer? Cruise lawyers are lawyers who represent passengers who have been injured on a cruise ship and want to file a claim against the cruise lines. They can also represent passengers who were injured boarding the cruise ship, boarding or leaving a tender boat or even injured on a shore [...]


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Passenger rights within the Carnival Cruise Line Ticket

, April 23, 2013

  Interested in reading the Carnival Cruise Line Ticket? This is the contract you sign before you can embark on your cruise vacation – and one you probably didn’t or will not read. It’s long and it’s complex, written specifically to protect Carnival during the legal process. You can read the entire contract here, but [...]


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Are cruise lines liable for your injuries?

, April 23, 2013

  Are cruise lines liable for your injuries? Cruise lines – the companies that operate the cruise ships and employ the crew of the vessel – can be liable for an injury or illness if it can be proven that their negligence played a role in your injury.  If a deck was freshly washed and [...]


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Is your cruise injury law firm successful in suing Carnival Cruise Lines?

, April 23, 2013

  Is your cruise injury law firm successful in suing Carnival Cruise Lines? In the wake of the recent incidents with Carnival Cruise Line, we’ve been asked by many clients if we’ve been successful suing Carnival Cruise Line. The simple answer is – “yes we have.”   However, the fact is that every case is different. [...]


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Do I need to live in Miami, Florida to sue a cruise line?

, April 23, 2013

  “Do I need to live in Miami to sue a cruise line?”  We’re often asked by clients if they need to live in Miami or live in Florida to sue a cruise line.  No. In fact, you can live anywhere. Filing a claim against a cruise line is not based on where you reside.  [...]


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Carnival Cruise Line to spend $700 million to upgrade 101 ships

, April 21, 2013

  It’s a lot of money, even for the Carnival Cruise Line. The company is reportedly going to spend between $600 and $700 million dollars to upgrade 101 vessels across its 10 major cruise ship brands including Princess Cruises, Holland America Lines, Cunard and Costa Cruises. The company is positioning the financial commitment as a “reliability and [...]


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Experience matters greatly when hiring a cruise ship injury lawyer

, April 21, 2013

  Quite simply, experience matters when hiring a cruise ship injury lawyer. Maritime law is complex and circuitous. It takes a special lawyer or law firm who is experienced in working for passengers – or crew – to successfully manage claims against the cruise lines. Unlike many other legal specialties, maritime law is often complicated [...]


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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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