Cruise Ship Injuries
Dangerous conditions on cruise lines often result in serious injuries or even death to passengers. Getting compensation from a big cruise line is often a difficult process without the help of an experienced attorney.
There are many different ways injuries can occur on a cruise ship. The following are just a few things where cruise lines can incur liability:
- Accidents on excursions at ports of call that were approved by the cruise line.
- Contaminated food that results in severe illness such as norwalk virus infections, gastrointestinal infections, salmonella, etc.
- Cruise ship sexual assault or physical assault by crew members or other passengers.
- Medical negligence - Those who are treated aboard a cruise liner may be sent to ports in other countries without reasonable arrangements made for their care. Also, the treating doctors may not be qualified or have proper medical equipment which could lead to improper diagnosis and/or wrong treatment.
- Slip and fall accidents that occur on wet/uneven surfaces, or due to the cruise ship maneuvering and causing one to fall over.
- Swimming pool, water slide, and wave pool accidents.
In some cruise ship cases, you have a shortened time limit to bring suit on damages incurred. After your allowable time has tolled your case can possibly be thrown out, and then you will not be able to collect compensation for your injuries.
If you or your loved one has been injured on a cruise ship, give the Law Offices of Herssein and Herssein a call today. The consultation is free, so the sooner you contact us, the faster we can get started on analyzing your case.