Cruise Injury Blog

For some people, working on a cruise ship is a dream come true. They can travel the world and be at the center of the action out at sea.

But there are real dangers to working on a cruise ship, and those who do must understand their rights when working onboard. If you don’t know your rights, after all, how can you possibly understand when they are being violated, or what you should do in an emergency or injury when out at sea?

Read on to learn what those who work on cruise ships need to know about their rights.

The Risks to Crews

There are several potential risks faced by those who work onboard cruise ships. It’s important to

If you are injured while working on a cruise ship, your rights are protected by law. Keep reading to learn what the laws cover and how they protect you.

Cruise Ship Worker Injuries

Cruise ship workers need dependable working conditions to be safe while doing their jobs. If your employer does not provide safe working conditions, it can be held liable for any medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering you may endure after your accident.

These are the most common type of cruise ship worker injuries:

Slip and fall accidents Back injuries Neck injuries Cuts Burns Fractures Concussions Drowning Loss of limbs Injuries related to assault

Any of these injuries can cause long-term damage and affect your ability

Wherever you work, you’re susceptible to injuries and accidents. Depending on the nature of the injury or accident – especially if it was caused by your employer’s negligence – you might be able to receive compensation for your injuries.

This applies to most jobs… if they’re on land. What happens, however, if you work on the water instead?

As a crew member on a cruise ship, your injuries and accidents are handled differently than they are on land. The sea operates under maritime law, and cruise ships and crew members have their own rules and regulations to abide by.

Let’s explore what your rights are as a crew member who has been injured and what options are available to you

Working on a cruise ship sounds glamorous in theory—you get to travel the world on a luxurious ocean liner, visiting exotic destinations that you might not otherwise have seen. However, as anyone who has ever worked as a crew member on a cruise ship can attest, it’s not as glamorous as it seems. Crew members typically work long hours for low pay and live in cramped quarters at or below sea level in the ship’s berth. In some cases, those who work below deck barely see the light of day.

 

Specific work conditions will depend on the job (for example, staff members such as the entertainment director will receive higher pay and typically experience better work conditions than below

While injuries at sea may be most commonly associated with higher-risk industries like offshore drilling and deep-sea fishing, injuries can occur on any type of vessel, to people working in any capacity. Cruise ship crew members, whether they’re responsible for the movement of the ship or for managing onboard activities, may experience an injury in the workplace and need to understand how they can be compensated.

 

If you’re a cruise ship employee, take the time to familiarize yourself with the Jones Act—under maritime law, your cruise line employer is legally obligated to compensate you if you were injured in the line of work due to their negligence.

 

What You Need to Know about the Jones Act

 

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