Taking a cruise can be one of the best and most enjoyable vacation options for individuals and families. However, cruise ships can also present a number of dangerous conditions that could result in serious injuries. Among the most common accident sites on cruise ships are stairs and steps. That is because cruise ship design often does not comply with the building codes and standards in place on land in terms of the dimensions with which steps, treads, risers, and banisters are engineered. For example, hotels and resorts in Florida must comply with the Florida Building Code as well as other regulations; cruise ships are not subject to similar regulations.
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When people are traversing a cruise ship and encounter a step, it can pose a trip or slip hazard simply because it is designed in an unusual manner. Further dangers can exist when a cruise ship’s stairways or steps are not properly lit, maintained, or repaired. That negligence places both passengers and crew at an increased risk for suffering serious personal injuries such as broken legs, broken arms, spinal fractures, and traumatic brain damage.
When the cruise line’s security officers are trained to investigate the accident by taking photographs of the scene, passenger, and passenger’s shoes and clothing; interviewing the passenger and witnesses verbally; and taking written statements. The also obtain information from the passenger. All of this is done to provide a legal defense if and when the passenger decides to seek compensation from the cruise line for allowing a dangerous condition such as a spill on the staircase to exist.
Do not rely on the ship’s personnel to conduct an unbiased and honest investigation of the accident. If possible, it would be helpful to obtain photographs of the scene of the accident, demonstrating in particular what you believe caused the trip, slip, and fall, as well as the surrounding area to show whether or not any wet-floor signs or other warnings were posted.
We believe that most cruise ships have CCTV cameras available on their ships. Currently, Carnival Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the world, claims they have no video surveillance on their ships (outside the casino). However, Royal, Celebrity, and Norwegian do record CCTV footage and use it to defend themselves vigorously in cases.
Aronfeld Trial Lawyers is located in Miami, Florida, near the United States District Courthouse as well as the corporate headquarters of the world’s three largest cruise lines–Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. We are passionate about holding cruise lines accountable when they put their profits ahead of passenger safety.
We offer free initial and confidential legal consultations to anyone who has been injured tripping, slipping, or falling on a staircase on a cruise ship–or for any other reason. Call today at 1-866-597-4529, or email at newcase@www.aronfeld.com, SKYPE, or FaceTime us to speak with an experienced cruise ship injury lawyer. We are ready to help you receive reasonable compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.
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Call 866-597-4529Send us a messageOften, yes. Under maritime law, cruise lines owe passengers reasonable care. If the cruise line knew or should have known about the danger that led to a staircase accident and failed to fix it or warn you, it may be responsible for your injuries.
Get medical care in the ship’s medical center, report what happened to the crew and ask for a copy of the incident report, photograph the area and your injuries, and get the names of witnesses. Keep your ticket, receipts and medical records.
Most cruise ticket contracts require written notice within about six months and a lawsuit within one year of the injury. Some deadlines are even shorter, so contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Most major cruise lines require passenger lawsuits to be filed in the court named in the ticket contract, often federal court in Miami. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers is based in Miami and represents passengers from across the country.
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