Cruise Accidents Resource Center

Cruise Ship Accidents include onboard slips and falls, assault by cruise ship crew members or other passengers, swimming pool accidents, food poisoning, and medical negligence. Cruise Ship vacations should be relaxing, but dangerous conditions onboard can cause personal injury or death to passengers. Cruise Ship operators and Cruise Ship Companies may be held liable for negligent premises liability and breach of contract, and injured passengers may be eligible to recover compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering due to any type of Accident Aboard a Cruise Ship. While many aspects of general maritime law can be applied to Cruise Ship matters, there are unique laws that apply to only Cruise Ships. It is important to note that cruise lines can designate the only location where they can be sued and shorten the statute of limitations. Becuase of this, it is important to seek a skilled Cruise Ship Litigation Attorney immediately following an Accident aboard a Cruise Liner. If you are a victim of a Cruise Ship Accident, carefully read the regulations printed on the back of your ticket and keep the ticket for your reference.

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Cruise Accidents Resource Center

• Cruise Liner Accident Information · Information on Cruise Ship Accidents, including a guide to the types of accidents which occur offshore on cruise ships, an overview of Product Liability Law as it relates to Cruise Ship Accidents and Injuries, a guide for determining fault, and the statute of limitations.

Cruise Accidents Verdicts, Settlements and Class Action Watch

• Mirra v Holland America Line · Plaintiff filed a complaint against defendants Holland America Line and Holland America Line-Westours, Inc. ("Holland") and Cruisin, Inc. - Cruise Only Travel Professionals ("Cruisin") on April 1, 1998, seeking damages for breach of contract, breach of express and implied warranties, negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligent misrepresentation, and consumer fraud.
• Muise v GPU Inc · Plaintiffs, electrical utility customers who experienced power outages on the 4th of July 1999 weekend brought this class action for damages for failure to provide service. They also asserted claims for consumer fraud, negligence and breach of contract.

Cruise Accidents Official Links

• The United States Coast Guard · The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a military branch of the United States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search and rescue, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere.
• CDC-Vessel Sanitation Program · The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assists the cruise ship industry to prevent and control the introduction, transmission, and spread of gastrointestinal illnesses (GI) on cruise ships.