With so many people on a cruise ship, the fun activities taking place cause many passengers not to think about the potential risk of harm. There are many events that can happen on a cruise ship such as a slip and fall, sexual assault, tripping on an elevated floor, falling down steps and even … [Read more...]
Boating and Cruise Ship Accidents in the News
Passenger Medevaced Off NCL'S Norwegian Jewel Radio WGMD.com recently reported that a 70-year-old passenger was medevaced off the NCL cruise ship Norwegian Jewel ship 50 miles off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey on the night of May 29th. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Delaware Bay in … [Read more...]
Cruise Ships and Wrongful Death
Cruise Lines may be found liable for not just accidents causing injury, but also deaths suffered by their passengers while participating in activities on board the cruise ships or while on any shore activities. While a cruise is fun and normally safe, there are a number of issues that the cruise … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Excursions and Wrongful Death
Cruise ship shore excursions can be a fun and exciting way to experience the culture and beautiful landscapes here in the United States and abroad. All the major cruise lines offer excursions ashore, with activities including: jet skis, scuba diving, ZIP lines, fishing, swimming with dolphins, … [Read more...]
Safety on Cruise Ships
Before embarking on a cruise ship you have to think about safety measures you should implement and the legal issues regarding safety. When you board a ship in the United States, it does not necessarily mean you have all of the legal protection as if you were on land. As well, once at sea, U.S. laws … [Read more...]
