Slip-and-falls are responsible for hundreds of cruise ship passenger and crew member injuries every year, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and sprains. Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in or on the: Open deck and public walkways Pool/sundeck...
Cruise Ship Injuries
New law will open back up Alaska cruises
The thought of taking a cruise has not crossed the minds of most of us until recently. After all, until very recently, we have not even known when cruises could begin again. Though, a recent move by President Joe Biden has opened back up Alaska to cruises. The new law...
People vacationing on cruises face safety, legal hurdles
Cruise ships are preparing to go back to sea after a long hiatus, but this means that as cruise ships sail, worker and passenger injuries are likely to occur. The following are an overview of cruise ship injuries and what makes these types of legal cases unique. What...
As cruises start back up, passengers should beware of injuries
As spring and, eventually, summer months start to flip on the calendar, there will likely be plenty of New York residents who consider taking a vacation on a cruise ship. It has been quite awhile since most cruise lines have conducted their regular itineraries – a...
When are cruise ships liable for injuries occurring on the ship?
There are many different ways that people in New York get away and do various things on their vacations. They may go to other countries to visit various places and other cultures. They may go to beach resorts, the mountains, places for the children and many other...
Mental health a major concern among cruise ship employees
Cruise ships are a place of pleasure for travelers and allow employees of the ship pay to send to their families and the opportunity to see the world. However, the current global health crisis has kept cruise ship workers stuck in their cabins on the ships and...
Disney Cruise Line cast member is suing Disney
Cruise ships are supposed to be all about fun, so one would think that working on a cruise ship would be fun as well. And, while this may be true, cruise ships can be and regularly are dangerous, even on the happiest cruise line in the world, Disney Cruise Lines. This...
Cruise ship staff member could win $1.3 million settlement
An employee for Carnival Cruise won a legal battle against the company after it refused to provide him with compensation for spinal and back injuries he endured while on duty. According to news reports, Genti Jankula, 35, was initially supposed to get an arbitration...
Injured while working on a cruise ship? What you should know
Cruise ship workers often face long, difficult hours on the job, winding their way through the vessel’s many layers and doing their best to avoid accidents. Even when people are careful however, injuries do happen. Back and muscle issues, burns, slips and falls,...
Which accidents are likely on a cruise ship?
If you are looking forward to your first cruise, it’s not uncommon to be a little concerned about safety. But, not all accidents may be quite as common as you think.Here are a few things that should and should not be cause for concern aboard....