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The Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages first Cruise Ship Sets Sail Out of Port Miami
After more than 18 months of delay amid Covid-19, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady departed from Port Miami this week. The ship was originally scheduled to set sail on April 1, 2020. The adults-only cruise line announced in March that it would require all crew members and passengers to be Covid-19 vaccinated to board. The [...]
Common Types of Slip and Falls and What Florida Accident Victims Need to Know
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and at any time. Many times, falls happen through the negligence of the injured person, but other times, they occur because of the negligence of the property owner or business. Slip and falls can occur at restaurants, malls, water parks, clubs/bars, amusement parks, grocery stores, on cruise ships, [...]
Royal Caribbean’s New Cruise Terminal at Port of Galveston is Underway
After more than a year of delays, construction has begun on Royal Caribbean’s new cruise terminal at Port of Galveston in Texas. The cruise terminal will cater to larger cruise ships and rival the major cruise ports in Florida, including Port Canaveral, PortMiami, and Port Everglades. The new terminal will be located at Pier 10 [...]
Cruising is Back in a Big Way! Port Canaveral Sees Cruise Industry Ramp Up as Sailings Resume
Carnival's Mardi Gras made its return to Port Canaveral this week with its first passenger cruise since the Covid-19 pandemic. During the seven-day cruise, passengers visited the ports of San Juan, Amber Cove, and Nassau and had the opportunity to ride BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas also [...]
August is Back-To-School Safety Month
School is back in session, which means drivers need to do their part to keep kids safe as they walk and bike to school. Here are some safe driving tips to remember this month and throughout the school year from Aronfeld Trial Lawyers. Drive Slowly in Residential Neighborhoods and School Zones. The beginning of [...]
MSC Cruises Resumes U.S. Operations with the Launch of Meraviglia in Miami
MSC Cruises is resuming operations in the U.S. after 18 months of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the launch of, MSC Meraviglia. The ship is set to depart from Port Miami, making it the first in the MSC fleet to restart operations in the U.S. Cruise ships have been anxious to restart U.S. operations for [...]
Florida Governor to Appeal Court Decision that Restricts Cruises from Sailing out of Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to fight to overturn a recent court ruling that supports the CDC's conditional sailing order when it comes to cruise ships. If necessary, taking the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The long-running battle between Florida and the CDC is over the Governor’s law banning [...]
When Will Cruise Ships Start Sailing Again?
This month Celebrity Cruises became the first major cruise line to resume sailing in the Caribbean, since the COVID-19 pandemic. Royal Caribbean will also resume its operations in the Caribbean. Small vessels have already begun operations on the U.S. rivers and intracoastal waterways. A growing number of cruise ships have restarted operations in Europe, [...]
First Lawsuit Filed After Champlain Towers Condo Collapse
A lawsuit has been filed against the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association on behalf of the victims involved in the Surfside condo collapse that occurred on June 24, 2021. The complaint alleges that the condominium association failed to ‘secure and safeguard the lives and property’ of those living in the building. Repair needs were identified [...]
Numerous Injuries Reported and Three Deaths After Champlain Towers Condo Collapse in Surfside
At least three people have died, and an unknown number of people are still missing after the Champlain Towers’ South condo collapsed in the early morning on June 24, 2021. The 12-story residential building in the southeast corner of Surfside has more than 130 units. The northeast corridor of the condo building collapsed, approximately 55 [...]