A jury awarded a passenger nearly $500,000 after the man suffered a broken ankle in a cruise ship ice skating accident. The passenger said that the ice skating rink along with the ice skates contributed to his accident.
About Cruise Ship Passenger Accidents
Cruise ship companies have a legal obligation to you, the passenger. In fact, federal maritime requires the company to give aid. However, each claim is different. But what remains the same is every ship must be clear of any slip, fall, and trip dangers. Plus, a ship must commit to the quality maintenance of the equipment aboard. This is reasonable care. Under this reasonable care provision, everyone can except the safe passage to and from the cruise ship. Violations of reasonable care include failure to warn of a hazardous condition, failing in correcting the hazardous condition and exposure of the passengers to an unneeded harm.
Cruise Ship Ice Skating Accident
A Royal Caribbean passenger decided to go ice skating. However, the fun activity turned painful. The staff not only gave him an ice skate with a broken lace that could not be properly tied but also the ice had deep gouges. Both contributed to the man falling and spraining his ankle. He insists that Royal Caribbean failed to warn about the dangers.
Of course, Royal Caribbean said there was no evidence of the hazards. Yet, a jury disagreed. They found the cruise line negligence and show pay 65% of the $667,005.75 in damages. This equaled $433,553.
Don’t Wait to Get Help After an Injury
If you, your child, or your relative suffered a cruise ship related injury, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Once you disembark, your next step should be to get experienced legal help from a knowledgeable attorney.
At The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience helping injured people get justice and full compensation for injuries caused negligence. Given that lawsuits against cruise ships are in a venue favorable to the cruise lines, it is incredibly important to have an experienced attorney with ample resources to prosecute your claim. The Michel Brady Lynch Firm regularly takes on the largest corporations in the world with a track records of proven success and results. Contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm today, and our attorneys will review your case for free and help you protect your rights. For your complimentary consultation, call our office now.