Cruise Injury Blog

Cruising is big business. People just love to cruise, as evidenced by how much more popular cruising is now than it was just 15 years ago.

In the last decade, the number of people cruising has doubled, and over 30 million people cruise each year. To meet this increased demand, cruise lines have built humongous ships that can hold thousands of passengers and crew members. This has led to an increased number of injuries aboard cruise ships for passengers and crew members alike.

If you are injured on a cruise ship, there’s a lot to grapple with, including how to file a lawsuit and how much time you have to do it. Here is what you need to know if

Many people love cruising. For every person with a lot of experience onboard these massive cities on the sea, there’s someone who is brand new to the world of cruising.

Vacations onboard a cruise ship are a great opportunity to relax and get a little rest, but one mistake could undermine your plans for a relaxing vacation. Sure, you can plan what you should do when on your cruise, but most people don’t make a plan for what they should not do.

Here are some of the most important things not to do on a cruise that will help keep you safe – physically and legally!

Forgetting Your Research

Booking a cruise may seem easy online, but you should really

Vacations aboard cruise ships are supposed to be fun, secure, and safe, but they don’t always work out that way. What was supposed to be a relaxing escape can quickly turn into a nightmare scenario that impacts on the rest of your life.

Recently, a woman vacationing on a Carnival cruise ship fell overboard. While nothing official has been released, many who were aboard the ship at the time of the incident suspect foul play was involved. The Coast Guard called off the search and it may never be known what happened to the woman. What is known is what can happen if security is negligent, and the cruise is liable for something that happens to a passenger.

Here’s what

One of the most exciting things about cruising is exploring ports all over the world. Cruise lines promote shore excursions for guests to go on at all ports of call, allowing for a little adventure. It’s not uncommon to see shore excursions such as horseback riding, parasailing, walking tours, zip-lining, snorkeling, or hiking offered.

However, it’s important to understand that these excursions have their risks. Accidents and injuries can and do happen on shore excursions, and there are several factors that contribute to them. It could simply be an accident, or it could be negligence on behalf of the shore excursion company, cruise line – or both.

What are the most common causes of shore excursion accidents and what should

How Common are Accidents on Cruise Ships?

It’s important to remember that there are plenty of dangerous, extreme activities available on cruise ships and on the coastal tourist spots along the way. Between 2005 and 2018,  there were 448 major cruise ship accidents reported. 16 people died in cruise ship accidents between 2005 and 2011.

Recreational equipment failure may be to blame for a large number of cruise ship accidents, but there are plenty of on-board safety concerns, including but not limited to:

Loss of power resulting in being adrift at sea Fire (101 incidents since 2005) Plumbing issues (bursting pipes, overflowing toilets, etc.) Spread of viruses Improper sanitation Running aground Sinking Crime

Can I Sue the Cruise Line If

Millions of Americans go on cruises each year. Reasonably, accidents can happen on cruise ships just like anywhere else. However, not many people realize that the cruise line can be liable for injuries sustained while onboard.

If you’re injured at sea, you have the right to sue. But you also have to meet a fairly high bar in order to show that the cruise line should, in fact, be liable and made to pay. In fact, it can be quite complicated to pursue lawsuits against cruise lines for a variety of reasons.

Whether you’re a regular on the cruise ship scene or dreaming of your first, it’s important to understand what to do if you’re injured on a cruise, including

When one person is injured through the actions or negligence of another, they often must file a personal injury lawsuit in order to recoup their losses.

When one party, such as a business, is responsible for the injuries of many people, then a class action lawsuit may be the best road to take to recoup losses for everyone involved.

Royal Caribbean Faces Class Action from Investors

Royal Caribbean is facing a class-action lawsuit relating to their handling of coronavirus – but not from passengers aboard their cruise ships.

Investors are suing in a class action securities suit alleging that the cruise line was not honest about the ways COVID was impacting bookings or how safety protocols were working aboard their