Passengers of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, along with Italian businesses damaged by the cruise ship’s grounding on January 13, 2012, have begun to file lawsuits in American courts against Miami-based Carnival Corporation, the parent company of the Italian firm (Costa Crociere) that owns the Costa Concordia. Attorneys representing the injured…
Late last week, on its approach to the Faroe Islands port of Klaksvik, Royal Caribbean cruise ship Jewel of the Seas struck an aerial cable that links the Islands of Bordoy and Eysturoy. The ship’s mast was damaged, and a crew member was heavily battered by falling debris. The cause…
The ongoing saga regarding the unexplained disappearance of passenger George Smith, who went missing on board the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance Cruise ship in July 5, 2005, continues to draw media interest. This time by Inside Edition. As many may recall from previous stories such as the one which aired on…
The cruise ship industry continues to be scrutinized, as engine fires and other mishaps occur regularly on board these massive floating cities. Passengers are feeling less and less safe, while profits continue to drop. Clearly, the industry is suffering financially. This month alone, Royal Caribbean reported that its First- quarter…
Why does it keep happening? Bookings have dropped after successive cruise accidents continue to occur. This time, it is Royal Caribbean and its’ Azamara Quest which was carrying 590 passengers and 411 crew members when one of the ship’s engine room’s caught fire. Despite the fact, that this incident was…
Miami FL February 9, 2012 – Half submerged off the western coast of Italy, the Costa Concordia cruise ship is an all-too-vivid reminder that the international cruise industry is in dire need of safety reforms, says veteran Miami injury lawyer Philip M. Gerson. Indeed, the industry, says the long-time advocate…
MIAMI, FL—Eleven people have been confirmed dead and 21 remain missing following the tragic Jan. 15 Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster that occurred off the coast of Tuscany, the Washington Post reported. According to Italian Coast Guard Cmdr. Filippo Marini, “As a precautionary measure, we stopped the operations this morning,…
MIAMI, FL—Human error is said to have played a role in the horrific Jan. 15 Costa Concordia cruise ship accident that left a confirmed six people dead off the western coast of Italy, according to information provided by Bloomberg and CNN. Italian coast guard officials say 29 people remain missing…
MIAMI, FL—Officials from the Broward Sheriff’s Office charged two Brazilian males, one of whom is 15 years old, with lewd and lascivious battery in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas cruise ship. According to information provided by NBC Miami,…
MIAMI, FL—October 18, 2011 – FBI agents are in the midst of an investigation into the untimely death of a newborn baby aboard the Carnival Dream cruise ship on Oct. 12. According to information provided by Florida Today, Florida-based cruise ship company Carnival Cruise Lines reported the unfortunate discovery to…