Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer BlogThe 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 Dateline NBC in January 2012, […]
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Cruise Ship Accident’s Continue to Emerge: This time Royal Caribbean’s Azamara Quest Catches Fire
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 a lot less harrowing than […]
BSO Officials Arrest 2 in Connection With Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
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, BSO and FBI detectives awaited […]
Royal Caribbean Lawsuit: Foreign Employee Claims She Was Dumped Off Cruise Ship After Reporting Onboard Rape
MIAMI, FL— October 21, 2011 – Miami-based Royal Caribbean cruise line is being sued in connection with the alleged rape of a South African woman who was working aboard a Celebrity cruise ship at the time of the attack, the Miami New Times reported. Although the former cruise ship employee reported the sexual attack to […]
Miami Cruise Ship Injury Attorney News: More Than 450 Alleged Sexual Assaults Reported to Royal Caribbean Over 8-Year Span
MIAMI, FL— October 4, 2011 – Upon analyzing FBI data and sexual assault reports on three major cruise lines, researchers concluded that individuals are more vulnerable to sex crimes aboard cruise ships than they are on land in Canada. Study leaders Dr. Jill Poulston, the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) head of hospitality, and Ross […]
Miami Cruise Ship Injury News: Pittsburgh Man Molested Child Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Vessel
MIAMI, FL—July 26, 2011 – Pittsburgh prosecutors offered a plea agreement on July 20, 2011 to a 72-year-old man who boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise ship with the intention of engaging in illicit sexual activity with children in 2009. According to information provided by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, prosecutors evidently offered the plea deal upon considering […]
How Long Do I Have to File a Cruise Ship Injury Claim?
When the unthinkable happens and you suffer injuries on a Miami cruise vacation, it may be reassuring to know that you have legal recourse. However, Florida law, including the two-year statute of limitations, does not apply to this type of case. Your remedies are rooted in maritime law, which enables you to seek compensation for […]
Why Cruise Lines Deny Injury Claims After a Miami Cruise Accident
When your trip of a lifetime suddenly turns tragic because of a cruise ship accident, you at least gain some comfort knowing you have legal remedies. Unfortunately, injured victims typically encounter significant pushback when they attempt to enforce their rights. Miami cruise operators fall back on a variety of defenses to deny claims and protect […]
Ship Doctor Negligence: Can You Sue a Cruise Line for Medical Malpractice?
You hope to never need medical services on your cruise vacation, but accidents happen. If you do seek care, you expect proper health care professionals to be onboard. Unfortunately, for decades, cruise operators protected themselves from liability for medical malpractice under rules established by the case of Barbetta v. SS Bermuda Star. However, a recent […]
Shocking Cruise Accidents and Injuries at Sea
Florida is a hub for cruise vacations, with millions of visitors from across the globe heading to Miami for cruises to the Caribbean and beyond. Around two dozen cruise lines operate out of Port Miami, and the vast majority of them return without incident. However, paradise can turn into a nightmare due to unexpected accidents […]