Cruise lines and their ships are regulated by maritime law and must adhere to these rules to guarantee the well-being of their passengers and crew. Cruise companies regularly are careless regarding ensuring passenger and/or crew safety.

When the cruise line fails to have guidelines in place that protect everyone on board or if the crew members ignore guidelines injuries result. Incidents on cruise ships are quite serious because sometimes they can be fatal. Some of the most common incidents on these cruise ships include slip and fall accidents, injuries while on an excursion, contagious illness, theft, food poisoning, sexual assault, and drowning.

When dealing with maritime claims, there are a few important tips to remember that can help you get the compensation you deserve. After the incident occurs, you should immediately:

• Report it to the crew after it happens.
• Take pictures of the scene and injuries.
• Take the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses, including passengers and crew.
• Make a copy of the incident report.
• Take a copy of the report before leaving the ship.

Cruise ship injuries do happen. In Miami and Fort Lauderdale, cruise ships enter and exit the port daily. If you have any questions before or after your vacation, contact the Law Offices of Bram J. Gechtman.

If you or a loved one has suffered a cruise ship injury, contact us immediately at (305) 222-7836.