The ticket passengers purchase contains many important provisions which are binding on passengers. The ticket is a maritime contract and the admiralty courts will not hesitate to enforce its provisions in regard to claims brought by passengers against the cruise line. The ticket contract contains numerous provisions which may be materially different from laws that are familiar to passengers or their non-maritime lawyers at home. Failing to familiarize oneself with these provisions can lead to a loss of important rights.
Common Cruise Ship Injuries-Shower Related Injuries
Over the years, my firm has handled numerous cases of passengers being injured while taking a shower or leaving the shower. People should not have to stand on a moving, wet platform while showering. Usually, showers do not have adequate hand holds for persons who are showering. Add to this is the further problem of the age of the cruising public. Many passengers are elderly, who may have balance problems to begin with, from the various maladies that beset folks in old age. The safety of these elderly passengers require consideration by the cruise lines.
