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New Zealand Tourists Killed In Volcano Eruption – Cruise Passengers Seriously Hurt
CBS News reports that several weeks ago geologists warned that the volcano on New Zealand’s White Island was set to erupt. Despite the warning, Royal Caribbean cruise line continued to tourists continued to take passengers to visit the island, putting their lives in mortal danger. Images of the volcano in the moments before the eruption…
Read MoreHolland America Cruise Ship Delayed by Propeller Issue
A Holland America cruise ship was delayed by a propeller issue which caused the ship’s departure to be pushed back a full 24 hours. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Oosterdam was set to leave San Diego on Saturday but instead, the company performed “required maintenance” on the ship’s propeller. The company said that…
Read MoreMSN: These Are The Ships with the Worst Sanitation Scores in the History of the CDC Cruise Ship Sanitation Program
MSN.com recently published a report on the “ 10 nastiest cruise ships that have sailed in the US.” The report refers to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control program which evaluates cruise ships for sanitation and then ranks them on a scale from 0 to 100. 86 is the minimum passing grade. Without further ado,…
Read MoreCruise Ship Reportedly Suffers Blackout
MaritimeBulletin.net reports that the cruise ship Vasco da Gama suffered a blackout after an alarm alerted ship authorities to potential danger aboard the ship. The report quotes a statement from Cruise & Maritime Voyages saying: “An alarm light on the engine control room’s panel led the vessel’s officers to initiate a controlled blackout as a precaution against damage…
Read MoreCNN: Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Reports Up 67%
According to a CNN analysis of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s cruise crime report, cruise ship sexual assault reports increased by 67% in 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. We blogged about this a couple of days ago but thought that this story deserved to be covered again. From July 1, 2019, to…
Read MoreWhy Miami Could be Key to Your Cruise Injury Case
At Hickey Law Firm, P.A. we represent cruse injury victims from all over the globe. Cruise ships may depart from one country, call on various others, and finally dock a completely different destination. But despite the international nature of cruising, the city of Miami, Florida is key for many who wish to file suit against…
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger From Cruise Ship off North Carolina Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated a man from a cruise ship sailing off the North Carolina coast on Monday afternoon. WITN.com reports that the Coast Guard evacuated the victim from the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship as it sailed about 40 miles off the southeast coast of Hatteras. The rescuers, from a base in Elizabeth City,…
Read MoreReport: Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults Already High – Went Even Higher During Summer Months
Sexual assaults are reported aboard cruise ships at a rate that often outpaces all other reports of crimes combined. This comes as a shock to many people who tend to believe that cruise ships are floating paradises where nothing can go wrong. A new report, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation last week, shows that…
Read MoreSecond Cruise Ship Illness Contagion Reported Aboard Norwegian Joy
The Norwegian Joy cruise ship has reported sick passengers for the second time in a week. Authorities have not identified the cause of the sickness, which has sickened at least 10 passengers this time around. Passengers told CBS Los Angeles that symptoms included stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. One passenger reported that he went and…
Read MoreThird Victim Dies Following Deadly Cruise Excursion Crashes in Belize
Yesterday we blogged that two American citizens had lost their lives in a tragic vehicle collision in Belize. Now, major news outlets are reporting that another American has died in a separate vehicle crash in the country. DallasNews.com reports that the victims were all North Texas residents. Two of the victims, Adrian and Sara Armijo…
Read MoreTwo American Citizens Reported Killed During Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Several news outlets are reporting that a group of Carnival Cruise Line passengers was involved in a serious vehicle crash in Belize this week, resulting in two deaths and others suffering serious injuries. 2 Americans were killed and 5 others were injured in a bus accident as they traveled in Belize on Wednesday as part…
Read MoreCaptain of Viking Cruise Ship Charged for Tragic Collision That Killed 27 People in May
Updated June 2023 In May, a Viking cruise ship collided with a smaller sightseeing vessel in Hungary. The cruise ship pushed the much smaller boat under the water, resulting in a massive loss of life. In all, 27 people lost their lives. Now, the cruise ship’s captain has been charged in connection with the tragedy.…
Read MoreWhat Training and Knowledge Does Jack Hickey Have that Might Apply To Your Case?
Miami injury attorney Jack Hickey has been practicing law for over three decades. In that time he has represented people in all manner of personal injury and wrongful death cases, from cruise ship sexual assault to a police chase which resulted in the death of an innocent bystander. Hickey’s wealth of experience has earned him…
Read MoreGranddad Charged with Granddaughter’s Cruise Ship Death Says He Was Trying to Stand Her on the Railing
Over the summer the world was horrified to learn that an 18-month-old girl had died after falling out of a cruise ship window. We have blogged about this case many times, and what seems clear is that Royal Caribbean had left a window open high up on the ship, presenting a serious hazard to passengers.…
Read MoreWhat Cruise Ship Injuries Constitute a Lawsuit?
Cruise ships are overflowing with activities to keep the whole family entertained. They’re also full of potential dangers that lead to severe injury or death. From slip and fall accidents to Legionnaire’s Disease, there is a wide range of instances that can lead to a cruise ship injury. However, not all damages constitute a lawsuit…
Read MoreCruise Ship Takes on Water after Striking Rocks in Thailand
A Belgian cruise ship ran aground in Thailand on Monday, breaching its hull and taking on water. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub The ship, La Belle des Oceans, was sailing south of the Phi-Phi islands when it struck underwater rocks. The collision was significant enough to breach the hull of the ship and cause it to take…
Read MoreCNN Reports Six Cruise Ship Passengers Fall Ill with Flu-Like Symptoms
CNN is reporting that six people fell ill aboard a Norwegian cruise ship earlier this week. The sick passengers fell ill with flu-like symptoms including symptoms that affected the stomach. They were traveling aboard the Norwegian Joy, returning to the U.S. after a trip through the Panama Canal when they fell ill the report…
Read MoreVideo of the Moments Before Indiana Toddler’s Fatal Cruise Ship Fall May Hold Clues to Grandfather’s Culpability
In July, 18-month-old Chloe Wiegan fell to her death from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship window. Her grandfather was the last person to have contact with her. The Wiegand family says that he accidentally picked her up to a window he thought was closed. Puerto Rican authorities recently announced that they would prosecute Chloe’s grandfather…
Read MoreMan Who Died in Cruise Ship Fall Was Indiana Father of Twin 3-Year-Old Boys
Earlier this week we blogged about a man who died after falling several stories aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship. Information about the victim and the circumstances continue to trickle out. Brownsburg, Indiana resident Brian Rice fell approximately four stories – from the ninth story of the Horizon – as the ship was returning to…
Read More10-Year-Old Boy Drowns Aboard Cruise Ship in Asia
Newsweek.com reports that a 10-year-old-boy was found unresponsive in the pool of an Asian cruise ship on Monday, and was later pronounced dead. The victim was traveling with his mother a friend aboard the Genting Dream cruise ship on a three-day itinerary when he was found dead. The ship was docked at Star Cruise Jetty in…
Read MoreMore Information About Carnival Cruise Passenger Who Died After Onboard Fall
USA Today reports that the Miami-Dade Police Department is currently investigating the death of a man who died while sailing aboard a Carnival cruise ship on Friday. Yesterday we blogged about the victim, who fell aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship. Various published reports indicate that the victim apparently fell approximately four floors from a…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Suspect Child Sexual Abuse on a Cruise Ship
Thousands of families go on cruise ship vacations every year. For parents, one of the most enticing aspects of a cruise is the youth zones and activities for children. Many moms and dads can drop their children off at a youth area or onboard daycare and enjoy a kid-free afternoon. However, cruise lines often don’t…
Read MoreMan Mysteriously Dies Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship
A man mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship as the vessel was returning to port on Friday night. CBS Miami reports that the man was aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship as it was returning to PortMiami when he died. Though the CBS Miami report did not identify how the man died, other published…
Read MoreMore Information about Widow Who Claims Unlicensed Cruise Physician Led to Husband’s Death
Yesterday we reported on a woman who is suing Carnival Cruise Line after an unlicensed physician treated her husband on one of the company’s ships. The man died shortly thereafter. Mary Ann Murphy is suing the cruise giant after her 55-year-old husband Daniel died while on a Carnival cruise in August 2018. Daniel had visited…
Read MoreWoman Sues Carnival Cruise Line for Death of Husband Claiming Company Employed Unlicensed Physician
In May 2018 Daniel Murphy and his wife Mary Ann were sailing on a seven-day cruise itinerary out of New Orleans when Daniel fell seriously ill. Daniel was taken to the medic facility aboard the ship and treated by the ship’s physician, Dr. Chenna Kesava Reddy Yenuga Mandi. Unbeknownst to the Murphys doctor Mandi was…
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