Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer BlogYou might read occasional news reports about passengers who have gone missing or overboard while on Miami cruise ship vacations, so you may not realize that these incidents are tragically quite common. According to statistics revealed by Florida Today, a total of 386 passengers went overboard on cruises and ferry boats from 2000 to 2023. […]
Search Results for: cruise
What Happens When Miami Cruise Ships Lose Power?
It was a horrific scene in late March when a shipping container ship lost power in Baltimore, leading to a fatal collision and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A similar incident occurred in Sydney Harbour, Australia, in February 2024 only the accident involved a cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers. Unfortunately, it is quite common for cruise liners to lose […]
How Long Does a Miami Cruise Ship Accident Claim Take?
It is tragic and unfortunate to be involved in a cruise ship accident on what was expected to be the trip of a lifetime for you and your family. Unfortunately, according to recent statistics, the potential for fatal and injury-causing incidents is higher than you think. From 2005 to 2011, 16 people have lost their lives in cruise ship mishaps. […]
Cruise Line Liability for Actions of Employees
Cruise vacations have always been popular in South Florida, but recent data indicates that they are becoming even more so since the unfortunate lockdowns of the COVID pandemic. According to industry researchers at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise tourism forecast for 2023 was predicted to exceed 2019 levels by 6%. These figures would mean around […]
What to Do After a Miami Cruise Ship Accident
Whether you are cruising your first time or you take large ship vacations often, you expect your experience to be memorable in all the right ways. Unfortunately, serious and life-threatening injuries can happen when cruise operators are negligent. Cruise accidents have been on the rise in recent years and are forecast to increase. Statistics indicate Port […]
Passenger Sues Cruise Line After Being Injured by Champagne Cork
The popping sound of a champagne cork disengaging from a bottle is the go-to file in the sound effects library when you want to indicate a festive atmosphere. The sight, sound, and smell of the spray of bubbles from a newly uncorked bottle of champagne evoke nostalgia for leisurely, convivial nights in much the way […]
Shocking Accidents on Cruise Vacations During 2023
A cruise vacation is supposed to be a time to connect with loved ones and enjoy a range of activities, both onboard the ship and ashore at exciting destination ports. You would never expect that accidents could ruin your trip, but they can happen on a cruise just as easily as at home. In a recent […]
Cruise Ship’s Passport Policy Leads to Delayed Medical Treatment for Passenger
Unless you are a naturalized United States citizen, it is difficult to appreciate how easy it is to travel to most countries with a U.S. passport. In many countries, you can simply buy a modestly priced visa when you arrive at the airport, and some countries will simply stamp your passport and allow you to […]
Family Sues Cruise Ship Line After Animal Attack at Zoo During Shore Excursion
What can go wrong on a cruise ship? A lot of things, and that is why cruise ships have infirmaries. Children fall down after running on pool decks. Raw oysters and rare steaks cause foodborne illness. Anyone would get sick after a certain number of rum runners, especially if they consumed them after an unlimited […]
Cruise Ship Passenger Suffers Permanent Injury Because of Medical Error by Infirmary Staff
A certain subset of the senior population enjoys going on cruises; every winter, legions of grandparents fly into Fort Lauderdale International Airport, board a shuttle bus to Port Everglades, and then sail away on a cruise ship to spend the harshest weeks of winter island hopping, lounging on the pool deck, or dancing in the […]