Injuries on Cruise Ship Vacations

Numerous types of accidents can occur during a cruise. The following are just some of the accidents that may result in serious personal injuries on board a cruise ship:

• Slip or trip and fall injuries caused by defective or dirty floors, stairs, or other areas.
• Swimming pool accidents or drowning
• Respiratory infections or illness from other airborne contamination, due to poorly maintained ventilation or air conditioning systems
• Gastrointestinal disorders resulting from spoiled or improperly prepared food
• Rape or assault by a member of the ship’s crew or another passenger
• Collision with another vessel, dock, or natural hazard
• Burn injuries or smoke inhalation from an on-board fire
• Medical malpractice by a ship’s doctor

Often, cruise ship vacations provide passengers with an opportunity to go ashore. The cruise line may be responsible for injury, if the accident occurred:

• While the cruise staff transported passengers between the ship and the shore
• On the gangplank or pier next to the ship
• At a hotel or other on-shore location owned by the cruise line
• During an on-shore excursion that the cruise line arranged

In some cases, a cruise line will not be legally responsible for a passenger’s on-shore injury. Instead, the passenger may have a claim against the business or individual whose negligence caused the injury, even if the accident happened in another country.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury aboard a cruise ship, talk with a dedicated Ohio accident lawyer today. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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