BUNGEE ACCIDENTS ON CRUISES
Hurt in a bungee accident on a cruise? Find out if the ride was safe.
Bungee jumping, bungee trampolines and similar rides can be part of a cruise, on board or at a port of call, and a cord or harness failure can cause serious spinal, neck and head injuries. If the equipment, the weight checks, the training or the supervision fell short, however, the cruise line or an operator may have to answer for it. Because operators keep inspection and jump records, early action can matter.
Most cruise tickets give you one year to file, and often six months to give written notice. So the clock started the day you were hurt.
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Results
- $150KCarnival · passenger accident
- $80KRoyal · slip & fall
- $35KRoyal · slip & fall
- $100KHolland America · slip & fall
- $38KMSC · slip & fall
- $70KCarnival · slip & fall on deck
HOW BUNGEE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN
A bungee jump leaves no room for a mistake.
A bungee cord stretches, snaps back and puts a lot of force on the body in a few seconds, so a wrong cord, a weak harness or a bad landing can cause serious harm. Because jumpers trust the crew to get everything right, the way the equipment is checked and the jump is run matters more than the jumper’s courage.
A cruise line or an operator owes the people it takes on a jump reasonable care. For example, a case may look at how the cord was matched to the jumper’s weight, how the harness was checked, how the staff were trained, and how the landing was set up. In addition, inspection logs, jump records and any video can show what was done and when.
Wrong cord or weight setup
A cord that was not matched to the jumper’s weight.
Harness & attachment failures
Ankle or body harnesses that were not secured or checked twice.
Worn or damaged equipment
Frayed cords, rusted hardware or gear used past its life.
Poor landing setups
Weak air bags, shallow water or hard ground below the jump.
Untrained or rushed operators
Staff who lack training, or who skip checks to keep the line moving.
Weak safety briefings
Rushed or unclear instructions, or no help for language barriers.
Health & screening failures
No health questions, or age and weight limits that were ignored.
Jumping after drinking
Guests allowed to jump when they were visibly under the influence.
Anywhere else around the ride
Platforms, stairs, queues and transport to the site. A hazard isn’t limited to the places listed here.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO PROVE
The jump was not run safely.
Under general maritime law, a cruise line owes passengers reasonable care under the circumstances. In a bungee case, that can mean showing the cruise line or the operator did not check the equipment, match the cord, train the staff or supervise the jump as it reasonably should have. Because many bungee rides are run by outside companies, a case may also look at who else was responsible, including the operator and the equipment maker.
A failure of care
Poor equipment checks, wrong cord, weak training or thin supervision.
Notice or fault
The cruise line or operator knew of the risk, or caused it.
Injury and loss
Medical records, ongoing care, lost income and the trip itself.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A BUNGEE INJURY
Get checked first, then protect the records.
Get medical care right away
Spine, neck and eye injuries can show up later, so get checked even if you feel fine. Keep every bill and record.
Report it and ask for the report
Tell the operator and guest services, then ask for a copy of any incident report. Do not sign statements you have not read.
Save your booking, waiver and photos
Keep your booking, any waiver you signed, and photos or video of the equipment, the site and your injuries.
Get names
Collect names for the operator, the staff and anyone who watched the jump.
Keep your ticket and folio
Your ticket sets the deadlines and the court. Save your folio and messages from the cruise line too.
Call a Cruise Injury Attorney
Equipment, inspection logs and jump records can be lost or replaced. We can send a written request that they be preserved.
BUNGEE ACCIDENT RESULTS
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
IN CLIENTS’ WORDS
“I went to Chalik & Chalik after an accident and I had the privilege to have Ms. Rosa Letona as my paralegal. She is very professional and took the time to help me with my case. The lawyer did everything she could on my behalf on the lawsuit. I highly recommend this office.”
“Chalik & Chalik is one of the best law firms that I have been in contact with. Their staff is outstanding, and I would like to thank Suzy for her professionalism in helping me out with all of my questions. She was absolutely incredible, and I cannot thank her enough for answering my questions. I would highly recommend them.”
QUESTIONS BEFORE THE CALL
Can I sue a cruise line for a bungee accident?
Often, yes, depending on the facts. A cruise line or an operator can be held responsible when it fails to take reasonable care, for example by using the wrong cord, skipping a harness check or rushing the jump. However, the ticket can limit where and when you can file. For that reason, a free case review is the quickest way to learn where you stand.
What if an outside operator ran the bungee jump at a port?
The cruise line may still be responsible, and the operator can be too. It depends on how the excursion was sold, what you signed and what the ticket says. Because the facts differ from port to port, we look at who sold it, who ran it and what you were told.
I signed a waiver. Does that stop me?
Not necessarily. Waivers are often raised as defenses, but they do not always end a claim. Because the details matter, please keep a copy of anything you signed and call us before you assume anything.
What injuries can a bungee accident cause?
Falls and cord failures can cause spinal and neck injuries, head injuries, broken bones and eye damage, and some effects show up days later. A doctor visit matters even if you feel fine. Because medical records help show what happened, please keep every one.
I chose to jump, so do I still have a claim?
Choosing to jump does not automatically defeat a claim. You accept the normal risks of the activity, but not the risk of a cord that was wrong, a harness that was not checked or a landing that was unsafe. As a result, we look at what went wrong, not only that you took part.
How long do I have to file a bungee injury claim?
Most cruise tickets give you one year to file, and often six months to give written notice, both far shorter than usual injury deadlines. Because the clock may already be running, please call as soon as you can. We will then check the dates that apply to your ticket.
What does it cost to find out if I have a case?
Nothing. The case review is free, and if we take your case, we work on contingency, so our fee comes only from what we recover for you. If we do not win, you owe us nothing in attorney fees.
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