3 People Killed on Oceania Cruise Ship An engine room fire broke out on the Oceania Insignia while it was docked in St. Lucia, killing three crew members on the ship. The Insignia is a 684 passenger cruise ship based in Miami. The ship was in the middle of 10 day cruise which left from […]
Read MoreCruise Ships Can Now Be Responsible for Cruise Ship Doctor Malpractice. Count medical malpractice as one of the many restrictions contained in your cruise ship ticket. This used to mean that the cruise ship companies, and the doctors they employ in the ship infirmary, owed you no responsibility if they committed medical malpractice on a […]
Read MoreSlip And Fall Accidents A Hazard For All Aboard Cruise Ships When thinking about slip and fall accidents, thoughts of elderly and disabled are often brought to mind, but these accidents can happen to anyone aboard a cruise ship. Slip and fall accidents don’t discriminate based on age, ability or experience when on board cruise […]
Read More6 Situations When You Should Call A Cruise Line Injury Law Firm Maybe you’ve been planning your vacation for months. You found a great deal on plane tickets, booked a fabulous cruise, and now you’re ready to go. Nothing can put a damper on a trip quite like an injury. Unfortunately, cruise ship accidents are […]
Read MoreWith so much communication and over stimulation in advertisements about vacation packages and cruise deals, one important aspect of vacation planning that people often forget is to read the liability and legal contracts involved. Most of the information about ship liability and potential lawsuit facts are printed on the back of your ticket. When you […]
Read MoreIf you are injured while aboard a cruise vacation, you must provide proof that the cruise line’s negligence was responsible for your injury in order to receive compensation. Many different injuries can happen while aboard a cruise. Unfamiliar circumstances, inexperienced crew and large crowds are a great combination for possible accidents to occur. Many cruise […]
Read MoreFollowing several high-profile accidents, it’s certainly not unheard of for cruises to take a turn for the worst, but it doesn’t always take a major catastrophe to ruin your experience. If during your vacation on a cruise you get sick, your options for adventure are very limited, as are your options for medical care. If […]
Read MoreMany things can go perfectly right on a cruise, and your dream vacations can be had. There are also, however, a number of things that can go wrong on a cruise. To be best prepared in the event something does go wrong, you should be aware of the following possibilities. Most Common Cruise Mishaps 1. […]
Read MorePreparing for a cruise is a fun and exciting time. Typically, you might be anxious when considering what shoes to bring or how much to pack, but such worries are superficial and quickly subside. An oft-overlooked aspect of preparing for a cruise, however, is finding an attorney to have on-call if something unfortunately goes wrong […]
Read MoreMost of the time, people enjoy their cruise vacation without any problems, except perhaps the occasional hangover or a little bit of sea sickness now and again. However, accidents do happen sometimes, and people get hurt. And sometimes it is the direct result of negligent decisions on the part of the cruise ship’s operator. When […]
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