Child Accident
Cruise Industry Lobbyists’ History of Opposing Cruise Victims’ Rights
For decades, the cruise industry has fought to stave off legislation that would give more rights to passengers who become injured due to cruise lines’ negligence. One recent major legislative initiative affecting the cruise industry was the 2010 Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act. But despite this significant legislation, much more needs to be done.…
Read MoreFamily Of Missing Cruise Passenger Believe He May Still Be Alive
Earlier this month an elderly cruise ship passenger went missing from the ship on which he was traveling. After several weeks missing, the man’s family continues to believe that he may still be alive and adrift at sea. 74-year-old Goh Hai Peng, a retired electrician, went missing under mysterious circumstances from the Genting Dream cruise…
Read MoreAlan and Kimberly Wiegand Appear on the TODAY show and Discuss Child’s Cruise Ship Death
Alan and Kimberly Wiegand appeared on the TODAY show this morning and provided additional details about their daughter’s cruise ship death, as they expressed the anguish the family is experiencing as a result of her loss. The Wiegands asked why there was an open window in the children’s play area of the Royal Caribbean Freedom…
Read MoreParents of Toddler Who Fell to Death from Cruise Ship to Tell Their Story
The travel world understandably remains perplexed about the untimely death of an 18 month old girl, who fell from the 11th floor of a cruise ship earlier this month. Speculation has abounded about the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. What is known is that her grandfather was the last person to have contact with her…
Read MoreMultiple Spanish Language Newspapers Report Toddler Dies after Falling from Cruise Ship
Various Spanish language newspapers are reporting that a toddler died today, after falling from the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship while the vessel was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Telemundopr.com reports that the 18 month old child fell from the 11th floor of the ship as she was being carried in…
Read MoreMan Drowns In Cruise Ship Swimming Pool
Various news outlets are reporting that a cruise ship passenger drowned in an onboard swimming pool in the early hours of June 14. Newsweek.com reports that the man was found in the Neptune Pool aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship. Though the man’s identity has not been released, the report states that crew members recognized…
Read MoreSouth Florida Toddler Recovering after Nearly Drowning in Local Swimming Pool
A Pembroke Pines child is recovering after near drowning in a local swimming pool. Local10.com reports that three-year-old Cameron Bryant was playing in the swimming pool of an apartment complex located in the 1600 block of South Hiatus Road over the weekend, when he disappeared under the water. Bryant was submerged for six minutes before…
Read More34 People Hospitalized after Buses Carrying Children Crash
WSAV.com reports that two buses carrying a total of 91 children collided on Friday, as they were traveling in Lakeland, Florida. The crash was reportedly initiated when a pickup truck and trailer suddenly braked in order to turn into a driveway. The trailer’s lights were not working properly, and the bus driver following the truck…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Cruise Ships from a Maritime Lawyer
More families are going on cruise ship vacations every year. Cruise lines advertise exciting activities for the whole the family, but a cruise can turn from a good time to a dangerous situation quickly. Our maritime lawyer, John H. (Jack) Hickey, has represented both sides of cruise ship accident claims as he Was a Lawyer…
Read MoreFlorida Family Asks the State for Help after Denial of Medical Malpractice Claim
In September 2014, 39-year-old Tommy Myers died following a dental procedure. Dr. Veronica Thompson, who treated Myers, applied too much sedation, causing Myers to stop breathing. Two days later the Myers family removed life support. WFLA.com reports that Dr. Thompson not only applied too much sedation, but also failed to follow proper protocol for handling…
Read MoreOne Seriously Injured in Florida Bus Crash
Florida’s school bus crash woes continued last week, as a crash in Pasco County collision left five injured. WFLA.com reports that a driver of a vehicle was seriously injured after colliding with a school bus in the area of Kitten Trail and Oakwood Lane. The driver of the vehicle collided with the bus “nearly head…
Read MoreNorwegian Sued After Crew Member Allegedly Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Child
Norwegian cruise lines is being sued for the alleged sexual assault of an 11 year old by one of its employees. BusinessInsider.com reports that the child, identified in court documents as Janie Doe, alleges that a 27-year-old crew member used a master key to enter her state room as she sailed on the Norwegian Spirit…
Read MoreFlorida Sees Rash of School Bus Crashes in April
Yesterday we blogged about a school bus crash that left 18 students hospitalized in West Palm last week. This was just the most recent in a rash of school bus collisions across the state this month, which have left dozens injured and one person dead. On April 19 a 63-year-old Jacksonville woman was killed when…
Read MoreMiami New Times Chronicles Ways the Cruise Industry Puts Profits Before Safety
Last week the Miami New Times covered the cruise industry, naming five of the most prominent times that cruise companies have put profits before their customers. We’ll take a brief look at the New Times’ list, which can be found here. Cruise companies refusing to station lifeguards at their pools – It is virtually inexplicable…
Read MoreDisney Cruise Lines Allows Worker Accused of Child Sexual Assault to Go Free
In 2013, an 11-year-old girl from Brazil was sailing on aboard a Disney cruise ship when she was approached by one of the ship’s crew members in the elevator. The pair can be seen in surveillance video images as the 33 year old worker forcibly kisses the girl on the mouth. The girl informed her…
Read MoreChildren of Cruise Ship Falling Death Victim Speak Out
The family of the U.S. woman who died aboard a cruise ship last week is speaking out. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Almarosa Tenorio, died aboard the Royal Princess cruise ship last week when she fell from the upper deck of the ship and struck a life boat in the ship’s lower region. Speaking to…
Read MoreTwo Children Found Dead After Pompano Beach Apartment Fire
Two Children Found Dead After Pompano Beach Apartment Fire Hickey Law FirmAttorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all over…
Read MoreBroward Charter School Hired Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Children
Broward Charter School Hired Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Children Hickey Law FirmAttorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all…
Read MoreFour Children Hurt After Car Crashes Into House
Four Children Hurt After Car Crashes Into House Hickey Law FirmAttorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all over the…
Read MoreTwo Children and One Adult Struck in Fort Lauderdale Hit-And-Run
Two Children and One Adult Struck in Fort Lauderdale Hit-And-Run Hickey Law FirmAttorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all over…
Read MoreChild Nearly Dies after Swallowing Pool Water while Playing with “Pool Noodle”
A Sarasota child is in recovery after she was severely injured while playing with a “pool noodle”. In a Facebook post the child’s mother, Lacey Grace, detailed what happened to her daughter Elianna. WSVN.com reports that Grace wrote “By 100% freak accident, Elianna put her mouth to blow out at the same time someone blew…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed in Case of Child Injured in Bounce House
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Fort Lauderdale and the vendor of a bounce house following an accident on Memorial Day which injured children. The bounce house was at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on a concrete basketball court but was hit by a tornado with winds of between 65 and 85 miles…
Read MoreSEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR ON CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNDER THE CARE OF CAMP CARNIVAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM
The following is a description of a sexual assault case we have filed. This is a case involving a sexual assault aboard the Carnival Legend, a cruise ship owned by Carnival Cruise Lines. Carnival Cruise Line undertakes to provide babysitting services and a program for youth called Camp Carnival for the minor children of its…
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