Category Archives: Cruise Line Attorneys
THE VILLAGES CRUISE SHIP INJURY ATTORNEY
There is no shortage of injury attorneys trying to take in every conceivable type of case even if they do not handle that type of case. Why would they advertise for a type of case they do not handle? Two reasons: 1. They can try to stumble their way through a claim even where… Read More »
Medical Malpractice on the High Seas: Your Rights After Inadequate Cruise Ship Medical Treatment
When embarking on a cruise, passengers typically anticipate relaxation and adventure, confident in the expectation that, should a medical issue arise, competent medical care will be readily available onboard. Unfortunately, reality often falls far short of these expectations. Cruise ship medical malpractice can lead to serious health consequences and extensive financial hardship. Understanding your… Read More »
Cruise Ship Slip-and-Fall Injuries: Understanding Liability and Your Rights
Unfortunately, slip-and-fall accidents aboard cruise ships are common and can cause significant injuries. These can deeply affect your vacation experience and potentially lead to lasting physical and financial hardships. When embarking on a cruise, passengers rightly expect a safe environment. Regrettably, negligence or insufficient safety protocols by cruise ship operators can create hazardous conditions,… Read More »
Cruise Ship Passenger Rights Under the Athens Convention: International Law Explained
The Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea (commonly referred to simply as the Athens Convention) is a treaty adopted to standardize and clarify the rights of passengers traveling internationally by sea. Initially established in 1974 and subsequently amended, most notably by the 2002 Protocol, the convention sets… Read More »
10 THINGS CRUISE LINES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW, FROM A MARITIME ATTORNEY WHO SUES CRUISE LINES
1.THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The statute of limitations for most cruise line injury cases is only one year. Check with a maritime attorney, not a car accident attorney, about the specifics of your case. The cruise line will talk with you about your medical bills, and sympathize, and email…until you pass that statute of… Read More »
WHAT IF I AM HURT ON COCO CAY OWNED BY RCCL
Cruise lines recognized it was not enough to sail from Florida and go to Caribbean ports or sail to Cozumel. Each of the major cruise lines either owns or leases islands which are exclusively used by them. The following is a list of cruise lines and the islands over which they have control. … 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 »
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 »
WHAT ARE THE BUSIEST CRUISE SHIP TERMINALS IN FLORIDA?
Three of the busiest cruise ship launching terminals in the world are located in Florida, including the top two. This is according to the cruise ship industry publication, CLIA. Coming in at number three in the State of Florida (#9 worldwide) is Port Everglades, along the coast of Hollywood, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale). According… Read More »