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Shore excursions are a major reason passengers book cruises in the first place. Snorkeling in the Caribbean, zip-lining through a rainforest, riding ATVs along a coastal trail—these experiences define the trip. But when an excursion goes wrong and you’re seriously injured, a difficult question emerges: can you hold the cruise […]

The deck suddenly lurches beneath you, and before you can grab the railing, you’re on the ground with a sharp pain shooting through your knee. Whether you’ve slipped on a wet pool deck, fallen on a gangway, or been injured during a shore excursion, a cruise ship injury can transform […]

Cruise ship accidents occur when navigation errors, mechanical breakdowns, human mistakes, and environmental forces overwhelm a vessel’s safety systems. These incidents—groundings, collisions, fires, and loss of control—rarely result from a single failure. Instead, they typically involve a chain of problems that escalate beyond the crew’s ability to respond. Understanding how […]

If you were injured aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, you may be wondering whether you have the right to sue. The short answer is yes—passengers can pursue legal claims against Royal Caribbean under federal maritime law. However, these cases involve strict procedural requirements, tight deadlines, and a mandatory Miami […]

Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers through environments filled with wet decks, steep stairs, moving floors, and high-energy activities. When injuries happen at sea, passengers often face questions they never anticipated: Is this injury serious? Will I need ongoing treatment? Does the cruise line bear any responsibility? Common cruise ship […]

Gangway accidents rank among the most dangerous incidents cruise passengers face. These boarding ramps—connecting the ship to the dock—create a concentrated zone of hazards that differs from anywhere else on the vessel. The height, incline, and over-water positioning of gangways means that even minor slips or stumbles can result in […]

Renting a boat in Miami should be a relaxing day on the water—not the start of a medical emergency. But when rental boats have faulty steering, inadequate safety briefings, or equipment that fails without warning, serious injuries happen. If you’ve been hurt while operating a rental boat in Biscayne Bay, […]

Miami-Dade County recorded more boating accidents than any other county in Florida in 2024. With 75 reportable incidents resulting in 41 injuries and 8 deaths, boat accidents in Miami are not rare occurrences—they’re a persistent reality for anyone who spends time on South Florida’s crowded waterways. Understanding how common these […]

For millions of vacationers each year, cruise ships represent a floating paradise, a chance to escape everyday life and explore new destinations. Unfortunately, the very elements that draw us to cruise ships – the sense of freedom, the relaxed atmosphere, and the international waters that seem to exist outside the […]

Miami is a great place for boats and jet skis. Many people own jet skis, sea doos, Waverunners, and other personal water craft, or rent them as a fun outing for a vacation. However, many of these drivers do not have the proper training or experience driving one of these […]