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How Overserving on Miami Cruises Puts All Passengers at Risk of Injuries

When you are enjoying cocktails at a bar or at home, you know the effects of alcohol. After just a drink, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises and there are impacts on the human body. Reflexes are slow and delayed, speech is slurred, and vision becomes blurry. A few more beverages,…

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Why Head Injuries are a Major Concern in Miami Cruise Ship Accidents

The last thing you want ruining your cruise vacation is an injury of any kind, but data indicates that the risks of head trauma could follow you on board. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 223,000 hospitalizations for traumatic brain injury…

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Search Suspended for Woman Who Went Overboard During Recent Cruise

On February 18, 2022, the US Coast Guard announced that it had reluctantly suspended the search for a woman who went overboard a Carnival cruise during an altercation with security. The Miami Herald covered the incident in a recent article, stating that the passenger had been involved in a heated…

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How Miami Cruise Operators Handle Onboard Crime

When you board one of the enormous cruise ships that sail out of Miami and South Florida ports, you are essentially stepping onto a floating city. Unfortunately, this means the potential for criminal activity exists just as it does on land. The US Department of Transportation maintains a list of…

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What to Do if You are Injured in a Miami Cruise Ship Terminal

From slip and falls, food poisoning incidents, outbreaks, and shore excursion accidents, you are probably aware of the various ways people get hurt on cruises. However, you may not give much thought to the risks and hazards that cause injuries even before you set foot on the ship. In an…

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Top Acquired Illnesses on Cruises that are NOT COVID-19

COVID-19 may have shut down the Miami cruise industry as it did much of the world in 2020, but sailings have returned to South Florida and demand remains sky high. NBC affiliate WPTV News Channel 5 recently reported that bookings are surging as vacationers feel comfortable embarking on cruises with…

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Disney Sued for Toddler Molested at Cruise Daycare Center

There can be no doubt that a Disney cruise is fun for people of all ages. As a result, many parents entrust their children to onboard daycare facilities when they want to enjoy shore excursions or other adult activities. However, the adventure of a lifetime quickly turned to tragedy for…

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How Common is Crime on Miami Cruise Vacations?

When you book a cruise, you think of sea breezes, relaxation, excellent food, and all the top-notch activities and amenities you will enjoy with your family. You do not ever expect to become the victim of a cruise ship crime, but statistics reveal the risks. According to Cruzely, an online…

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Seeking Damages for Soft Tissue Injuries on Cruise Ship Accidents

You could be at risk of soft tissue injuries going about your average day at home, so it stands to reason that you could suffer this type of trauma while enjoying an action-packed cruise vacation. Soft tissue injuries are quite common, as they can impact almost any muscle, muscle group,…

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Dangers of Medical Malpractice Onboard Miami Cruise Ships

After coming to a grinding halt in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Florida cruise industry is expected to rebound in a massive way in 2021. Cruise Market Watch predicts that numbers will hit $23.8 billion as 13.9 million passengers book their cruise adventures, representing a 96.2% increase over the number…

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