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Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Blog — Florida Cruise Ship Accident Attorneys — Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Free Consultation: (877) 475-2905 Tap Here To Call Us Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Blog Published By Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers Navigation Home Website Attorneys Personal Injury Practice Verdicts & Settlements Client Reviews Español Contact Us Representing Accident & Injury Victims for Over 50 Years Request A Free Consultation Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer Blog Cruise Line Liability for Actions of Employees April 15, 2024 | by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Cruise vacations have always been popular in South Florida, but recent data indicates that they are becoming even more so since the unfortunate lockdowns of the COVID pandemic. According to industry researchers at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise tourism forecast for 2023 was predicted to exceed 2019 levels by 6%. These figures would mean around 31.5 passengers took cruises for 2023, though exact data is still being compiled. To support the industry, cruise operators employ approximately 200,000 workers globally. The vast majority of these employees do quality work for their positions, but there are some that do not act in the best interests of cruise passengers. Through intentional conduct or negligence, injuries can happen. Fortunately, you may have grounds to pursue the cruise line for damages if you were hurt. A Miami cruise ship accident lawyer can assist with your claim, but some information on liability is useful for understanding your rights. Liability and Potential Parties Continue reading by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Posted in: Cruise Ship Accidents/Incidents Tagged: cruise ship accident and personal injury lawyer April 15, 2024 Updated: March 10, 2024 9:40 pm What to Do After a Miami Cruise Ship Accident March 15, 2024 | by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Whether you are cruising your first time or you take large ship vacations often, you expect your experience to be memorable in all the right ways. Unfortunately, serious and life-threatening injuries can happen when cruise operators are negligent. Cruise accidents have been on the rise in recent years and are forecast to increase. Statistics indicate Port Miami reported its busiest season in the history of cruise vacations for 2023, putting more passengers at risk of cruise ship accidents. When at sea and far from home, it can be difficult to think about what tasks you need to handle as an injured victim. You are in unfamiliar territory, yet it is essential to do all you can to protect your rights. One of your first priorities is consulting with a Miami cruise ship accident lawyer who can advise you on the legal process for recovering compensation. Plus, you can use some tips on what to do after you or a loved one was hurt in a cruise accident. Report the Accident Continue reading by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Posted in: Cruise Ship Accidents/Incidents Tagged: cruise accident lawyer March 15, 2024 Updated: March 3, 2024 10:25 pm Passenger Sues Cruise Line After Being Injured by Champagne Cork February 18, 2024 | by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. The popping sound of a champagne cork disengaging from a bottle is the go-to file in the sound effects library when you want to indicate a festive atmosphere. The sight, sound, and smell of the spray of bubbles from a newly uncorked bottle of champagne evoke nostalgia for leisurely, convivial nights in much the way that the sight, sound, and smell of the sea foam make you nostalgic for leisurely days. Uncorking a champagne bottle at a party that you host in your own house is a rite of passage. There is always that fear that the cork will go rogue and damage the furniture that you spent so much money on in preparation for your housewarming party. When you buy a bottle of champagne in a restaurant, at least you can be sure that the restaurant server who is opening the bottle knows what they are doing. Most people have an instinctive fear of getting hit in the eye by a champagne cork because it can fly out of the bottle at 30 miles per hour; our reflex is to stand back. A champagne cork to the eye falls under the category of freak accidents, and a cruise ship is the last place anyone would expect it to happen. If you have been injured in a freak accident on a cruise ship, contact a Miami cruise ship accident lawyer . Continue reading by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Posted in: Cruise Ship Accidents/Incidents Tagged: cruise ship accident attorney February 18, 2024 Updated: February 24, 2024 1:30 pm Shocking Accidents on Cruise Vacations During 2023 January 15, 2024 | by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. A cruise vacation is supposed to be a time to connect with loved ones and enjoy a range of activities, both onboard the ship and ashore at exciting destination ports. You would never expect that accidents could ruin your trip, but they can happen on a cruise just as easily as at home. In a recent report , statistics indicate the various mishaps, accidents, and disasters that occurred on cruise vacations around the world in 2023. While some were minor incidents or disruptions, many passengers were affected by other accidents. Approximately 31.5 million people took cruise vacations during the year. Cruise ship accidents occur because of negligence by operators, crew, employees, and other parties that fail to ensure the safety of passengers. You do have legal remedies, so consult with a Miami cruise ship accident lawyer about how to recover monetary damages. A look at the most shocking mishaps on cruises in 2023 is also informative. Engine Room Fire Prompts Evacuation Continue reading by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Posted in: Cruise Ship Accidents/Incidents Tagged: cruise injury attorney January 15, 2024 Updated: January 7, 2024 8:09 pm Cruise Ship’s Passport Policy Leads to Delayed Medical Treatment for Passenger December 15, 2023 | by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Unless you are a naturalized United States citizen, it is difficult to appreciate how easy it is to travel to most countries with a U.S. passport. In many countries, you can simply buy a modestly priced visa when you arrive at the airport, and some countries will simply stamp your passport and allow you to enter without a visa. When you travel to Canada or Mexico by ground transportation, you can simply show your passport card instead of getting your passport book stamped. Of course, no matter what country you are from, it is easy to understand how not having your passport with you is an emergency. Perhaps you know someone who misplaced a passport when traveling abroad and made a frantic call to the embassy to get a replacement. Several years ago, a child suffered serious complications from a minor injury he sustained on a cruise ship because of the cruise ship’s policy about passengers bringing passports. If a cruise ship company puts you in a dangerous situation that causes or worsens your injuries, contact a Miami cruise ship accident lawyer . Child’s Minor Injury Turns Serious Because of Lack of Access to Medical Facilities Although everything would change a month later, the cruise industry was still in full swing in February 2020. Three-year-old Roman Mejias and his mother, Nicole, went on a Gulf of Mexico cruise operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. The cruise line advised passengers who were United States citizens not to bring their passports. While on the cruise, Roman accidentally scraped his eyelid while playing with a toy car. His mother applied over-the-counter antibiotic ointment, but the scratch became infected, and eventually, Roman’s eyelid swelled to five times its normal size. Nicole asked the ship’s administrators to make port in Mexico so that she could take Roman to a hospital, but they refused since Roman and his mother did not have their passports. Nicole even called the U.S. consulate in Mexico, but she was unable to arrange for Roman to visit a hospital in Mexico. Continue reading by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. Posted in: Cruise Ship...