Crew members found with meningitis on Italian cruise ship – will it affect passengers too?

, October 10, 2012

Reports over the last 48 hours have shown that 4 crew members aboard the MSC Orchestra contracted bacterial meningitis infections. As a precaution, more than 2,500 passengers and more than 950 crew members were being treated. It seems the news was originally posted by SeaTrade Insider. As related by USA Today, meningitis is… …characterized by a sudden onset [...]


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Cruise Ship Accident – Do I Have A Case?

, August 22, 2012

Imagine you’re enjoying your cruise ship vacation to the Bahamas. It’s day four of a six day voyage and while you’re coming back from dinner you slip and fall because of standing water on the deck. Unfortunately, due to the fall, you’ve broken your ankle and will incur some doctor’s bills and some missed time [...]


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Suing a Cruise Ship Line – How To Prepare

, November 21, 2011

Bringing a lawsuit to a cruise ship operation can be a little tricky. Unlike a traditional lawsuit suing a business in one’s home town or community or place of work, a cruise ship business frequently involves issues that occur in the ocean while the boat is in transit. As a result, the issue of what [...]


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