Once considered one of the safest ways to travel, the cruise lines have voluntarily agreed to release crime statistics after a series of high-profile mishaps at sea. The policy change was announced at a hearing on cruise safety held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. According to the statement, all of […]
Read MoreA vacation on a cruise ship is supposed to be a wonderful experience, and most of the time, it is. Relaxing on deck, enjoying fine food, watching a live show or gambling; there’s a lot of fun to be had. But every once in a while, something goes terribly wrong, and the wonderful cruise turns […]
Read MoreInjury claims arising after injuries aboard a cruise ship are subject to specific procedures and short deadlines. For example, if you’re hurt on board the ship, you must report the incident and be examined by on-board medical personnel. If you plan to file a lawsuit, you have to notify the cruise line within six months […]
Read MoreAs vacations go, Titanic’s Jack and Rose certainly enjoyed all ends of the spectrum: luxury, romance, self-exploration … if it wasn’t for the tragic death at the end of the movie, you really couldn’t have asked for a more satisfying trip. But Jack and Rose weren’t really on the Titanic, so in honor of the […]
Read MoreJurisdiction is straightforward when you are injured in a car accident. However, when you are injured on a cruise ship, jurisdiction is far more complicated because one or more of the responsible parties may operate from another country. Cruise lines are responsible for “reasonable care” of passengers, and passengers injured while on a cruise may […]
Read MoreCruise ships offer passengers an adventure at sea, chock-full of drinking, music, sunshine and laughter. Companies like Carnival deliver on that promise to millions of vacationers every year. But recent data suggests that there are more mishaps on these whirlwind adventures than many cruise lines want you to know. In honor of the Hellish nightmare […]
Read MoreCruise vacations are supposed to be carefree and relaxing, and most of the time they are. However, any cruise accident attorney can tell you that cruise ship injuries are more common than you might expect. What’s more, if you’re injured on a cruise due to a safety hazard, you’ll have a hard time collecting damages […]
Read MoreWhen you book a cruise, you agree to terms that make it difficult to recover damages if you are injured during the cruise. Statutes of limitations for cruise ship injuries are shorter than for other types of injuries (like those received in a car accident), and you normally have to file suit in a specific […]
Read MoreCruise Ship Errors and Disasters: More than a Decade of Recent Blunders In the June 10, 2013 issue of Time magazine, reporter Josh Sanburn provides a brief yet fascinating overview of the many cruise ship mishaps that have unfolded over the past 14 or 15 years. It’s a litany of ships battered by high waves […]
Read MoreOne thing that social media and instant communications has brought about is increased attention to problems aboard cruise ships. People are less likely to remain silent when they are injured on a cruise or go on a cruise where there are major problems with the ship. At the Maus Law Firm, we’re a cruise line […]
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