Injuries on Cruise Ship Vacations

Cruise Ship Accidents

Numerous types of accidents can occur during a cruise. The following are just some of the accidents that may result in serious personal injuries on board a cruise ship:

Slip or trip and fall injuries caused by defective or dirty floors, stairs, or other areas.
Swimming pool accidents or drowning
Respiratory infections or illness from other airborne contamination, due to poorly maintained ventilation or air conditioning systems
Gastrointestinal disorders resulting from spoiled or improperly prepared food
Rape or assault by a member of the ship’s crew or another passenger
Collision with another vessel, dock, or natural hazard
Burn injuries or smoke inhalation from an on-board fire
Medical malpractice by a ship’s doctor

Often, cruise ship vacations provide passengers with an opportunity to go ashore. The cruise line may be responsible for injury, if the accident occurred:

While the cruise staff transported passengers between the ship and the shore
On the gangplank or pier next to the ship
At a hotel or other on-shore location owned by the cruise line
During an on-shore excursion that the cruise line arranged

In some cases, a cruise line will not be legally responsible for a passenger’s on-shore injury. Instead, the passenger may have a claim against the business or individual whose negligence caused the injury, even if the accident happened in another country.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury aboard a cruise ship, talk with an experienced accident lawyer today. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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