Category Archives: Cruise Ship Injuries
CRUISE SHIP INJURY ATTORNEY IN THE VILLAGES
In retirement years many people turn to cruise ships as a form of travel, adventure and relaxation. In Florida, there are many cruise lines that operate from one of the major Florida terminals: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Virgin, Celebrity, Princess, Margaritaville, etc., all cruise from Florida. But what happens if there is an… Read More »
CRUISE SHIP INJURIES, LOUNGE CHAIRS ON WALKWAYS
With 5000 passengers and 1500 crew there are certainly many ways to sustain injury on a cruise ship. One of the most prevalent types of injuries we see, but which is greatly overlooked is passengers tripping over lounge chairs that have been set around the cruise ship’s walking track. The typical set up is… Read More »
WHO HANDLES CRUISE SHIP INJURY CASES IN THE VILLAGES?
The attorney specialists at www.888BoatLaw.com do. And they are located in The Villages. The first thing to know is that cruise ship injury cases have a very short statute of limitations, usually one year, so you have to be careful about that. (Each situation varies, call us about your case.) There is also a… Read More »
TRIPPED OVER A CHAIR ON A CRUISE SHIP
Yes, this is a real thing. A repeat thing. Something known by the cruise lines. It sounds very simple. Chairs lined up for cruise passengers are mostly lounge chairs, the long ones that passengers can lay out on them. The lounge chairs are put in place, in rows, by the workers on the cruise… Read More »
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR A CRUISE SHIP INJURY CASE?
There are variations depending upon where the cruise departed from and where the cruise returned, but “generally” the statute of limitations for most cruise ship injury cases is one year. CAUTION: EACH CASE DEPENDS UPON ITS UNIQUE FACTS TO DETERMINE YOUR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. CONSULT A MARITIME ATTORNEY EXPERIENCED IN CRUISE SHIP INJURY CASES,… Read More »
What Causes Cruise Ship Accidents?
Determining how many accidents and injuries occur on cruise ships around the globe is challenging. However, at www.888BOATLAW.com we keep track of cases that are filed against the cruise lines. This includes lawsuit claims we file on behalf of injured clients as well as cases filed by others. By tracking all cases that are… Read More »
TRIPPING OVER A CHAIR ON CRUISE SHIP
It sounds very simple. Chairs are lined are mostly lounge chairs, the long ones that passengers can layout on them. The chairs are put in place by the workers on the cruise ship for use by the passengers. The problem is that with the track encircling the perimeter of the sun deck the cruise… Read More »
INJURIES ON CRUISE SHIPS
People often ask “What injuries occur on cruise ships?” 25-year maritime attorney Frank D. Butler, at (www.888BoatLaw.com), who has handled 100’s of cruise ship injury cases tells us, “Certainly, the most prevalent injury we see on cruise ships is slip and falls, and they are numerous.” “With water everywhere, different walking surfaces, guests spilling… Read More »
Were You Injured On the Job as a Cruise Ship Crew Member?
Crew members on cruise ships have very interesting jobs. They get to meet a lot of new people, travel the world, and see some of the most historic and well-known sites. Unfortunately, the hours are also highly demanding and crew members must sometimes perform their employment duties amid rough seas and other difficult conditions…. Read More »
Fires on Cruise Ships Happening More Often in Florida
Many Floridians love traveling on cruise ships. With so many departing from Florida’s coastline, this form of travel is quite convenient and provides a great way to see the world. Once onboard and in the open ocean, fires may be the least of your worries. It is for this reason that so many people… Read More »