Monthly Archives: December 2015

Is a Cruise Ship Liable for Your Injury?

Is a Cruise Ship Liable for Your Injury

Accidents and injuries can happen all over – a car, a public place, your house – essentially anywhere. If you’re injured on land, you can usually resolve these issues with tort law (the kind of law most people are familiar with) and a personal injury lawsuit.

But what if you’re not on land? What if you’re injured on a cruise ship?

Cruise ship vacations can be fun for the whole family, but if you or someone in your family is injured while on a cruise, it will do more than ruin your vacation. Cruise ship injuries can include drownings, slip …

Classifying Cruise Ship Accidents

Classifying Cruise Ship Accidents

Cruises can be some of the most fun, unique, and enjoyable vacations around. Besides visiting multiple places and having on-shore excursions, you can also take part in everything the cruise ship has to offer – swimming pools, delicious food, entertaining shows, and many other activities.

But just like any vacation, it’s important to be safe wherever you are. Here are some of the types of accidents and incidents you might run into while you’re cruising.

Disasters. A disaster refers to an event that causes major destruction and distress. This could include sinking, grounding, capsizing, collisions, and pirate or terrorist attacks. …

What to Expect if You Take a Holiday Cruise

What to Expect if You Take a Holiday Cruise

What sounds better: scraping snow and ice off your windshield or lounging by the pool with a festive drink? Making small talk with your visiting in-laws or eating a delicious meal from a professional chef? If you answered the latter, then you’re in luck, because cruises are available and waiting for you to enjoy the holidays on the sea.

While most people opt to stay home for the holidays or travel to spend them with their family, why not go for something a little different this year and jump aboard a holiday cruise! Many cruise lines get in a …

5 Ways to Keep Your Children Safe on a Cruise

5 Ways to Keep Your Children Safe on a Cruise

Going on a cruise can be a fun time for the whole family. You get to spend time together while enjoying all of the cruise ship offerings like swimming pools, playing games on the deck, enjoying the delicious food, and taking advantage of the off-shore excursions.

While cruising can be a great family vacation, it also comes with its own risks and safety concerns aboard the ship. It’s important to prepare ahead of time and make a plan to keep everyone safe and happy. Kids, of course, have unique needs, so here are 5 ways to keep your children safe …