Blog a plain answers for injured cruise passengers.
Practical guides on tickets, deadlines, excursions and what to do after an injury at sea.
General information, not legal advice.
What does “man overboard” mean on a cruise ship?
A man overboard call means a person has gone into the water and a search begins. Learn what the alert means, how a ship responds, and what witnesses and families should do.
What is the most common injury on a cruise ship?
Falls are among the most common injuries passengers report on a cruise ship. See what the research shows, where injuries happen, and how to lower your risk of injury.
Cruise Ship Medical Care: What the Line Owes You
After a cruise ship injury, the ship sails on and the clock starts. Learn what medical care the line owes you, what it does not cover, and when care falls short.
Who to Notify and Who to Sue After a Cruise Injury
Hurt on a cruise? Tell the ship right away, then give the cruise line the written notice your ticket requires. We explain who to notify, who can be held responsible, and where a case has to be filed.
Shore Excursion Injuries – Who is Actually Responsible
Shore excursions are sold on board, listed in the cruise line’s app and promoted alongside its own activities. When one goes wrong, many passengers are surprised to learn the cruise line says it isn’t responsible. The real answer is more complicated, and it depends on what the cruise line knew, what it promised and how the tour was sold.
How Your Cruise Ticket Decides Where You Can Sue
This guide explains how that clause works, how to find it in your own ticket and what it means for a claim. For the deadlines that come with it, see our guide on what to do in the first 24 hours after a cruise ship injury.
What to do in the first 24 hours after a cruise ship injury
A cruise ship injury is different from an injury on land. The ship moves on to the next port, the crew who saw what happened may rotate off, and your ticket contract sets deadlines that are much shorter than most people expect
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