Are Cruises In The US Resuming Soon?

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the way of life for most people in this country. While most people hoped that this would only be a temporary lifestyle adjustment, the reality is that the coronavirus is going to be around for quite some time. Early in the pandemic, it became very clear that the cruise […]

Are Cruise Ships Liable For Injuries Like Property Owners?

Most people understand that property owners and operators are responsible for ensuring the safety of those who have a right to be on their premises. If they fail to take steps to prevent or remedy hazards, they could be held liable for any injuries that occur. However, what about cruise ship owners and operators? Can […]

Injuries Occur On Cruise Ships – How Can You Hold Operators Accountable?

While the cruise industry may have taken a hit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this is an industry that will undoubtedly return strong in the future with plenty of willing cruise ship passengers. Already, many people are planning cruise ship vacations for themselves and their families. However, what happens if you are injured actions of […]

Colson Hicks Eidson Attorneys Help Recover $20.3 Million Verdict Against Royal Caribbean

Attorneys Deborah J. Gander and Susan S. Carlson of Colson Hicks Eidson and Tonya J. Meister of Meister Law recovered a $20.3 million verdict against Royal Caribbean Cruises on behalf of Lisa Spearman, the plaintiff. Lisa suffered a serious injury while working aboard a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, who was found 100 percent negligent in the case. Lisa, an officer of […]

12 Deaths Reported in Bus Accident During Cruise Excursion

Twelve people were killed on a shore excursion in Costa Maya after their tour bus flipped over. Costa Maya is located on Mexico’s eastern Yucatán peninsula. The passengers who were injured are from the US, Brazil and Canada. Eight Americans were killed. Two passengers from Sweden, one from Canada and a local tour guide also died in the […]

How Did a Little Boy Drown Aboard a Cruise Line?

It was a normal launching for the passengers and crew aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship. The ship left port at around 4:30 pm on June 30th. At 5:30, the crew announced the ship would be heading back to port. There had been an incident, and it would change one family’s lives […]

Is Your Cruise Ship Clean?

When there is an outbreak of sickness on a cruise ship, the massive boat is usually docked and washed from stem to stern. Often solvents and disinfectants are used liberally on every surface, but a new study questions whether these procedures are working. A study out of the Universite Laval, in Canada, has revealed that […]

Can Cruise Lines Be Sued for Medical Malpractice?

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that cruise ship companies can be sued for medical malpractice, which reversed a 1988 decision. According to Daily Report, the incident […]

Near-Drowning On Royal Caribbean Line Raises Cruise Ship Lifeguard Debate

A young boy has been hospitalized after nearly drowning in a pool on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. This tragedy has once again raised the issue of whether or not cruise ships need active lifeguards around their swimming pools. Most cruise ships do not have lifeguards stationed at their pools. Signs are posted warning passengers […]