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Posted on: 18 January 2023

Going on a cruise is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. However, there are many individuals that will have the unfortunate luck of finding themselves the victim of a personal injury incident, and they may have to pursue legal action against the cruise line. 

Equipment Failures

When you are on a cruise, there will be numerous pieces of equipment that you will have to use and interact with. For example, many cruise ships will have escalators throughout their interior spaces. If one of these escalators were to suddenly fail, it could cause severe injuries to anyone that was riding on it. In addition to mechanical equipment failing, railings can be another common source of injuries as individuals may find that a railing is not secure when they go to lean on it. This could result in a serious fall that could lead to major injuries occurring to the victim.

Slip-And-Fall Incidents

Slip-and-fall incidents can be another routine type of accident that may occur on a cruise. There are many areas of the ship where water can be expected, such as by the pool. However, spills in hallways, restaurants, bars, or other areas where it may not be expected could lead to a person suffering a serious slip-and-fall injury. Unfortunately, the injuries from these accidents could require professional treatment to address, which could ruin the victim's vacation and result in major medical expenses. In the event that you suffer an injury as a result of a slip-and-fall incident, you should report it as soon as possible so that a report can be prepared and the issue that caused the accident corrected.

Food Poisoning

During your cruise, you may be totally reliant on the cruise liner to provide you with food and drink. Unfortunately, quality control issues can be a common issue for these vessels, which can lead to the possibility of serious food poisoning for passengers. While mild food poisoning may be relatively common, individuals that are unfortunate enough to contract severe food poisoning may find that they need to be hospitalized in order to replenish the fluids that their body is losing. As a result, food poisoning victims may have sizable financial damages due to the costs of treating this condition. Pursuing legal action in these cases may be necessary, and a cruise ship passenger attorney will be able to assess the case and help to prepare evidence to tie the food poisoning to negligence on the part of the cruise ship.

Contact a local cruise ship passenger-accident injury lawyer to learn more.