Cruise Passengers Trapped in Elevator Then Banned From Cruise
A group of cruise passengers trapped in an elevator for more than an hour is now banned from future cruises. The passengers insist that Carnival Cruise banned them since the employees who were supposed to free them botched the rescue. About Cruise Injuries Cruise ships bring a number of potential safety hazards inherent to a marine environment.
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Carnival Cruise Ship Tips and Injures Passengers
Three passengers suffered potentially life-long injuries after the Carnival Cruise Ship tips during their vacation. The passengers reported “Titanic-like mayhem” during the trip are now suing the world’s largest cruise line in relation to the incident. About Cruise Ship Injuries Just recently in the news, there have been Norovirus outbreaks, drownings at sea, passengers being thrown overboard, and
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Cruise Head Injury
It’s unfortunate, but accidents and injuries are common on cruise ships. Many vacationers suffer from a cruise head injury after a slip and fall. Slips and falls are the most common injury on a cruise ship. Many people don’t think there is anything that can be done afterward. However, there are legal options. Cruise Ship
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Excursion Accident Injures Cruise Passenger
In February, a passenger onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas arrived in San Juan, Peurto Rico. She booked an excursion on the island. While riding the bus to get there, there was a bus crash. The excursion accident injuries sustained caused her to cut her vacation short. About Excursion Accident Injuries Cruise ship shore
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Wind Gust Injures Cruise Passengers
Last week, a severe and sudden wind gust injured several passengers aboard the Norwegian Escape. Passengers tweeted the harrowing ordeal when the 20-deck ship suddenly tilted just before midnight under the force of an unexpected gale topping 100 knots or about 115 mph. About Cruise Injuries Cruise ships bring a number of potential safety hazards
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Large Award for Cruise Ship Ice Skating Accident
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
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Cruise Ship Insurance Won't Pay Up
Getting hurt on a cruise can lead to sky-high medical bills, missed adventures, and other expenses. This is why many chose to buy cruise ship insurance. A devastating injury happened to a passenger onboard the Viking Sun. This led to the sudden and premature end of her 120-day, $80,000 round-the-world cruise. She expected her cruise
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Cruise Ship Passengers Falling Overboard On the Rise
Since 2000, 284 people have fallen off cruise ships. This averages around 1.5 people per month. Yet, cruise ships paint a safe and happy picture when it comes to taking a cruise. No one is discussing the rising rates of cruise ship passengers falling overboard and lack of rescue efforts. About Falling Overboard In 2010
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What To Know Before A Cruise Ship Injury Happens
Cruise lines make significant efforts to keep their passengers happy. However, the cruise ship injures a passenger, the attitude abruptly changes. The company then moves to protect itself and ensure you receive nothing but a headache for your injuries. Reasonable Care Cruise ship companies have a legal obligation to you, the passenger. In fact, federal maritime
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Cruise Ship Massage Injury Hurts Passenger's Hip
Last month, the United States District Court in the Southern District of Florida’s Miami Division began hearing the case of a Carnival Cruise passenger who experienced a cruise ship massage injury. The passenger is seeking compensation from the cruise line and the massage company. Reasonable Care Cruise ship companies have a legal obligation to you, the
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