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Cruise ship lines have a responsibility to make sure that there are no dangerous conditions that could injure passengers. However, despite safety precautions, people can be seriously injured on cruise ships. For example: passengers can become ill if the ship is unsanitary or suffer a personal injury because of bad security and safety. Examples of cruise ship cases include:
- assault by crew members or other passengers;
- food poisoning;
- sexual battery;
- slip and falls;
- trip and falls; and
- injuries on outings.
Cruise Ship owners can be held legally responsible for negligence on a ship, like when a passenger gets hurt because of:
- bad ship maintenance;
- poorly-trained staff;
- old or broken equipment; or
- insufficient safety equipment.
Cruise ship owners can also be held liable for cruise ship accidents that are caused by insufficient safety equipment or emergency precautions. Victims of accidents on cruise ships may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Make sure that you read your ticket carefully for rules regarding potential lawsuit time constraints. |
PERSONAL INJURY
