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For individuals who suffer an injury while on a cruise, the legal complexities and nuances of cruise injury litigation can be incredibly challenging to navigate. As a result, many injured passengers and crew members wisely decide to rely on special maritime personal injury lawyers to help them in their pursuit of justice. We specialize in cruise…

When you purchase a ticket to go on a cruise, you expect to have a relaxing, fun, and enjoyable time while you are on board the ship and visiting the ports. While many cruise passengers have a wonderful time on their cruise and the associated excursions, there are hundreds of people each year that are…

When leaving on a cruise, passengers never want to think that an emergency situation could occur while they are out at sea and away from home. However, accidents and emergencies do happen, and it is best to be prepared for potentially harmful situations rather than to simply hope they don’t happen. In part one of this…

The cruise industry is a multi-million dollar operation, and each year more than 20 million people board cruise ships with the anticipation of an unforgettable escape from reality. While for many people their cruise vacation goes according to plan, this is not the case for all passengers as unexpected emergencies can arise, bringing their vacation…

When an innocent individual suffers an injury at the hands of a negligent party, there are many aspects of his or her personal injury case to consider. Beyond the medical bills, lost wages, and other economic consequences of the injury, people who are hurt are also typically entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering.…

When you’ve been in an accident that was caused through no fault of your own, you deserve to be compensated. Whether your accident was because of a reckless driver, a negligent doctor, or a careless cruise line, you’re likely to experience some kind of economic and non-economic loss. Understanding what types of claims can be…

When you’re on a cruise and are completely relaxed and miles outside of cell phone reception, life probably seems like it can’t get any better. However, an idyllic vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare when you are injured during your cruise. While it might seem surprising, cruise injuries resulting from the negligence of crew…

When preparing for a cruise, it is natural that many people put a lot of thought into planning the vacation and the various excursions they’ll participate in at different ports of call. Once the cruise begins winding down and the last day at sea approaches, however, many passengers begin to think about disembarkation. This process…

As one of the most prevalent injuries among cruise passengers, slip and fall cases remain the most commonly reported type of claim against the major cruise lines. Given the seemingly endless ways people may find themselves on a slippery surface while aboard a ship, this doesn’t seem overly surprising. So, how do these incidents happen? There are…

When you’ve been hurt in an accident, you’re likely to experience several emotions ranging from sadness to frustration. Whether you’ve been injured on the job, in a car accident, or through some form of medical malpractice, the last thing you want to worry about is how to hold the liable party responsible for his or…