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That Time Disney Cruise Line Covered for a Crew Member Who Had Sexually Assaulted a Young Girl
If you want to take a cruise with children, chances are your number one choice would be a Disney cruise. Most kids know the Disney characters, and would be thrilled to see them come to life while sailing the high seas. This is why it is so disturbing that a former Disney Cruise Line crew…
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In a free consultation with Hickey Law Firm, P.A. we focus on asking the right questions which will help us determine some of the more important aspects of your case including: Whether there is fault, and if so who is responsible Whether we can prove that the other party is at fault Whether you have…
Read MoreCruise Ship Passenger Reported Dead After Falling Overboard
A cruise ship passenger was pronounced dead last week after falling overboard from the ship on which she was traveling. Newsweek.com reports that the 75-year-old female victim was sailing aboard the Costa Pacifica cruise ship when she supposedly jumped overboard voluntarily at about 10:45pm on Thursday. The report cites a witness who claims to have…
Read MoreTalk of Mutiny As Cruise Passengers Protest NCL Itinerary Changes
As cruise passengers set sail on a two week itinerary aboard the Norwegian Spirit last week, few could have predicted what would happen. Many of the travelers had booked the cruise expecting to visit Iceland and other European destinations. But that stop was cancelled, causing tension to rise. MSN Lifestyle News reports that days later…
Read MoreFormer Disney Cruise Line Worker Arrested – Accused of Molesting Child Aboard Ship
Authorities have arrested a former Disney cruise lines worker under suspicion of molesting a child who was under his custody aboard the ship. 24-year-old Oliver Lovatt allegedly molested the 10-year-old victim while the victim sailed aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. Lovatt was working as a youth entertainment host at the time of the alleged…
Read MoreAuthorities Release Identity of Man Who Was Critically Injured in Carnival Valor Fall This Week
Authorities have shared released the identify of the man who fell and was critically injured aboard a cruise ship earlier this week. The victim was 23-year-old police officer John Thomas Holliday. AL.com reports that Holliday is a police officer with the police in Huntsville, Alabama. Though Carnival has confirmed that Holliday fell and was injured aboard…
Read MoreCruise Passenger Severely Injured in Fall Aboard Carnival Valor
A man was critically injured after he suffered a fall aboard a cruise ship yesterday. People.com reports that the man was sailing on a 5-day itinerary to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the Carnival Valor cruise ship when he fell and sustained “multiple significant injuries.” The ship was off the coast of Louisiana when the man fell,…
Read MoreCruise Ship Collides with Cargo Ship in Romania
Several news outlets are reporting that on October 5th a cruise ship slammed into a cargo ship in Tulcea waters, Romania. The incident took place at around 5:00 AM when the Prinzessin Isabella, which was carrying 165 passengers at the time, collided with a Panamanian cargo ship. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Two passengers…
Read MoreCruise Ship Travelers Should Investigate Hazards Before Booking
The moment cruise ship passengers step on the ship, they face numerous threats. Whether it be the outbreak of an illness, sexual assault, or injury while on the ship or excursion, the hazards are real and ever present. One of the biggest threats to cruise passengers is norovirus. This virus can be caused by contaminated…
Read MoreFederal Judge Not Satisfied with Carnival Cruise Line’s Anti-Pollution Progress
In 2016, Carnival Cruise Line was criminally convicted for violating federal anti-pollution regulations. Carnival and its subsidiary Princess were both fined millions of dollars for the violations, and Carnival was given a five year probation period in which the company was supposed to get its act together. But during a hearing about this matter this…
Read MoreCruise Passenger Rescued after Falling Overboard from Ship
CruiseHive.com reports that On September 26th, a cruise ship passenger was rescued after falling overboard from the ship and spending an hour in the Pacific Ocean. The passenger, whose name wasn’t confirmed, was on the MSC Divina, which at the moment of the incident had just left Palma de Mallorca, Spain, towards Valencia. The event…
Read MoreCarnival Cruise Line Still Does Not Station Lifeguards at Onboard Swimming Pools
For decades, many of the major cruise companies refused to station lifeguards at onboard swimming pools. Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Carnival all saw fit to allow infants, toddlers, and children to use the companies’ swimming facilities without helping to ensure their safety by staffing the pool areas with safety personnel. Royal Caribbean and Disney both…
Read MoreMan Admits to Beating Woman While Sailing on a Cruise Ship off Massachusetts Coast
In April, authorities arrested 45-year-old Adam Damian Panetta on suspicion of having severely beaten a woman as the two sailed on a cruise ship off the coast of Massachusetts. According to MassLive.com, prosecutors alleged that Panetta and the victim were acquaintances, and that the assault occurred as they were sailing on the Norwegian Gem cruise…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Crew Member Dead After Falling Overboard from Ship on Which He Worked
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced that earlier this month a crew member on one of its cruise ships fell overboard and was later pronounced dead. The Miami Herald reports that the victim, 35-year-old Mansley Pereira, was working on the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship on September 22 when he fell overboard. The ship…
Read MoreCarnival Fantasy Damaged after Striking Lock in Panama Canal
The Carnival Carnival Fantasy cruise ship was damaged after striking a lock in the Panama Canal. Fox 10 News WALA reports that passengers were frightened after the ship struck the lock as it was being guided through the series of locks by canal workers. The WALA reports that a passenger who was aboard the vessel…
Read MoreMiami Attorney Jack Hickey Recognized as “Best Lawyers 2020”
John H. (Jack) Hickey has an excellent reputation not only among his clients but his peers. After spending 17 years representing cruise lines and other self-insured corporations, he transitioned to representing injured victims of cruise ship accidents, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and other incidents. Over the past 19 years, our Miami attorney has recovered over…
Read MoreHow Do I Bring a Claim Against the Cruise Lines?
In this video Miami cruise injury attorney Jack Hickey discusses how to bring suit against a cruise line. At Hickey Law Firm, P.A. we get that question all the time. Here is what is involved: First, you should keep in mind that the cruise lines require that you bring a claim against them in the…
Read MoreWhy Do Cruise Ships Keep Crashing Into Other Ships?
Search online for the latest cruise ship news and it will not be long before you find information about the latest and greatest cruise ship design and technology. With all the new bells and whistles, one would conclude the the ships would be practically guaranteed never to crash into other ships or other objects. But…
Read MoreLegal Advice for Victims of Sexual Assault on a Cruise Ship
Cruise ship vacations often give passengers a false sense of security. There’s no police presence on board, but crewmembers in security uniforms give the impression of safety. While there are typically hundreds of passengers, certain areas of the vessel have less traffic. Dark corners and empty corridors combined with the over-serving of alcohol make for…
Read MoreNeed an Attorney for Your Cruise Ship Food Allergy Case?
In this video cruise injury attorney Jack Hickey discusses how cruise ship passengers are sometimes injured when consuming food aboard cruise ships. Cruise companies have not done enough to train their staff about the varieties of food allergies that travelers may have, and how to properly handle food so as to avoid exposing guests to…
Read MoreCruise 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 MoreCruise Ship Brings Over 1,100 Hurricane Dorian Evacuees to Florida
In a rare bit of good news relating to the cruise industry, cruise companies continue to help victims of Hurricane Dorian. While many cruise ships have taken supplies such as food and water to the areas of the Bahamas that were most affected by the storm, one cruise line is helping victims flee their hurricane…
Read MoreWhat Compensation Can I Recover in My Cruise Injury Case?
In this video cruise injury attorney Jack Hickey discusses the compensation that you can potentially receive if you have been the victim of a cruise ship injury or sexual assault. Hickey says that the damages that you can recover as a result of an injury sustained on a cruise ship are similar to those that…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Crew Member Dies after Falling from Ship in Italy
A Royal Caribbean crew member has tragically lost his life after falling from the ship on which he worked while the ship was docked in Italy. Crewmember of Cruise Ship Vision of the Seas Killed in Fall #visionoftheseas #cruise #italy #livorno #maritime https://t.co/8h5hZjT2f4 — Maritime Executive (@Mar_Ex) September 6, 2019 CruiseHive.com reports that the crew…
Read MoreCruise Companies Pledge Aid to the Bahamas Following Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas over the weekend, killing dozens of people and destroying thousands of homes. As the international pledges to help the country pour in, some cruise companies have also stepped up. In an NBC News report an official with the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship said that the ship’s crew is preparing…
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