Cruise Ship
Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Late last year a Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in prison following an arrest for cruise ship sexual assault earlier in the year. 23 year old Brian Holland was arrested in February 2018 after he sexually assaulted a teenage woman while the two were in a hot tub aboard the Carnival Elation cruise…
Read MoreThis Week’s Cruise Related Stories Teach An Important Lesson
Two of the major cruise travel related headlines this week related to couples being left by cruise ships in foreign countries. And though the circumstances surrounding the incidences could not have been more different, together they teach an important lesson about cruise travel. Earlier this week we reported on the Palks, who were abandoned in…
Read MoreWhere Do I File A Suit Against A Cruise Line?
After being the victim of an accident aboard a cruise ship, or suffering a cruise ship sexual assault, many people rightfully believe that the cruise company may be responsible for their injuries. They wish to hold the company accountable, to seek justice, and to recover the compensation they need in order to attempt to put…
Read More5 Most Common Dangers on a Cruise Ship
Many newlyweds, empty nesters, and spring breakers choose a cruise ship vacation. From tropical locations to enticing onboard amenities, cruise lines offer something for every kind of tourist whether you’re solo or a family. These cruises often end up being far less fun than the commercial or salesperson promised. Cruise ship accidents, injuries, and assaults…
Read MoreWhy Was This Couple Abandoned In Mexico by Royal Caribbean?
Yesterday we blogged about Carol and Bertram Palk, who were left stranded in Mexico by a cruise company while Carol was suffering a medical emergency. This is not the first time a cruise passenger has reported being stranded, but why do cruise companies do this? Cruise companies, such as Royal Caribbean which kicked the Palks…
Read MoreCouple Shares Tale of Being Left in Mexico by Royal Caribbean During Medical Emergency
When Carol Palk noticed blood in her stool while sailing on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas cruise ship last month, she suspected that she may have been suffering from a bleeding ulcer. Concerned, she visited the ship’s infirmary for help. Palk was not able to see a doctor that day due to an…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted Aboard a Cruise Ship
In this video cruise sexual assault attorney Jack Hickey discusses what to do if you are ever the victim of cruise ship sexual assault or rape. Hickey advises: Go get help – Do not think that you have done anything wrong. Immediately seek help and to put yourself into a safe location. Report the incident…
Read MoreCruise Passengers Recount Tales of Cruise Ship Striking Pier
Last week we covered the Norwegian Epic’s fated Caribbean voyage, in which the ship struck a mooring while pulling into port a Puerto Rico. After returning home, the passengers from the ship began to tell their stories. A group of Minnesotans who were aboard the ship talked to a local news station, telling how some…
Read MoreCruise Ship Collision Continues Cruise Industry Woes
In recent weeks the cruise industry has suffered a number of negative news stories. Perhaps the most concerning of the incidences, until now, was when a cruise ship struck a pier in Puerto Rico. The ship was initially en route to the British Virgin Islands when it began to suffer mechanical issues. After the ship…
Read MoreMost Common Dangers on a Cruise Ship
Cruise lines offer a variety of options for cruise ship tickets and deals, giving you beautiful sunsets and activities for all ages. Passengers board cruise ships wide-eyed and ready to relax, but these common dangers may cause injury or illness before the fun even begins. Learn more in the SlideShare below and contact our cruise…
Read MoreNorwegian Epic Returns to Service After Collision with Mooring
The Norwegian Epic cruise ship is set to sail again. Last week the Norwegian Epic suffered a mechanical problem that cause it to divert from its itinerary and dock at Puerto Rico. As the ship pulled into port it struck a mooring, leaving a deep gash in the hull. Now, despite the setbacks, the Norwegian…
Read MoreViral Video Shows Couple Being Left by Cruise Ship
A new viral video shows a couple being left behind as their cruise ship sets sail without them. The video shows the couple looking on as the ship pulled out of dock at Nassau, Bahamas on February 15th. There are reports that the ship may have waited up to 20 minutes for late passengers, but…
Read MoreNorwegian Epic Passengers Return to Florida Complaining of “Cruise to Nowhere”
The Norwegian Cruise Line ship that crashed into a pier earlier this week returned to port in Florida yesterday, capping a voyage that the ship’s passengers are likely to never forget. NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida The Norwegian Epic was originally on its way to the British Virgin Islands…
Read MoreCruise Industry Woes Continue As Ship is Denied Entry into Cuba
The bad news keeps coming for the cruise industry this week, after a cruise ship was denied entry into Cuba today. The ship, the Grand Classica, was denied entry into Cuba after sailing out of the Port of Palm Beach on its maiden voyage to the island. NBC News reports that many people aboard…
Read MoreCalifornia Man Convicted of Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Newsweek is reporting that a former cheerleading coach has been convicted of cruise ship sexual assault. The incident occurred in 2015 when Anthony Paul De La Torriente, of California, was traveling to Ensenada, Mexico a group of coworkers, including the 20 year old victim. The report says that both were working for a California based…
Read MoreWhy Did the Norwegian Epic Crash into a Pier?
What caused the Norwegian Epic cruise ship to crash into a pier? According to the Daily Mail, the ship was on its way from Florida to the British Virgin Islands when it suffered from a mechanical issued on the third day of the seven day voyage. The ship’s captain directed the vessel toward Puerto Rico,…
Read MoreNorwegian Epic Collides with Moorings in Puerto Rico
A cruise ship crashed into moorings this week, shocking travelers and raising questions about cruise ship safety. The Miami Herald reports that the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic crashed into a mooring in San Juan, Puerto Rico yesterday. The ship had not been schedule to dock at San Juan, but was diverted to Puerto Rico after…
Read MoreCruise Ship Passengers Report Thick Smoke Aboard Carnival Sensation
Cruise ship passengers were surprised to see smoke billowing in the corridors of their ship yesterday, causing a panic. Passengers aboard the 3,000 passenger Carnival Sensation reported seeing smoke aboard the ship, causing many to believe that a fire had broken out. Local10.com reports that crew members wearing fire gear responded to the area where…
Read MoreCruise Ship Sexual Assault Most Commonly Reported Cruise Ship Crime
Last summer a woman filed suit against a cruise line, claiming that one of the company’s employees sexually assaulted her. The Miami New Times reports that the alleged incident occurred one year earlier, in August 2017, as the victim sailed with Celebrity Cruises. The report quotes the woman’s court filing, saying that she alleges the…
Read MoreU.S. Citizen Evacuated from Cruise Ship by Chilean Navy
A cruise ship passenger was evacuated from the vessel on which she was siling Sunday, after suffering a head injury while sailing on the ship. Newsweek.com reports that the women, a U.S. citizen, was evacuated from the Viking Sun by the Chilean Navy after the 66 year-old victim suffered a deep cut to the head.…
Read MoreCruise Attorney Jack Hickey Talks Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Cruise Attorney Jack Hickey Talks Cruise Ship Sexual Assault 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 MoreSexual Assault on Cruise Ship—What Do I Do?
Sexual assault forever changes the lives of victims and their families. If you or a family member was sexually assaulted on a cruise ship, the first thing you absolutely must do is report it. Then, get the help you need and get a rape kit examination. Contact the FBI and don’t let the cruise line…
Read MoreNBC New Reports on Woman Whose Family is Suing Holland America for Lack of Medical Attention
Two days ago we covered the case of Lila Graciela Kohn Gale, who suffered a stroke while sailing with her husband and son aboard a Holland America cruise ship. After cruise authorities were notified of Gale’s medical emergency, the company failed to seek immediate medical attention for her, deciding not to call the Coast Guard…
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 MoreFamily Sues Holland America Cruises for Mistreating Woman Suffering Stroke Aboard Ship
A family is suing a cruise company after their loved one was severely mistreated while suffering a stroke aboard one of the company’s ships. EMS1.com reports that as Lila Kohn Gale was sailing on a Holland American cruise ship with her husband and son, she suddenly began suffering a stroke. After notifying ship authorities of…
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