Cruise Ship Excursion Accidents
Shore excursions are often a highlight of a cruise vacation. Unfortunately, transportation accidents, water activities, tours, and other excursions can result in serious injuries.
When A Shore Excursion Goes Wrong
Cruise passengers may participate in excursions involving boats, buses, jet skis, snorkeling, diving, ATVs, and other activities.
When an accident occurs, determining who may be responsible is not always straightforward.
A cruise line may work with an outside excursion operator, transportation company, or activity provider, creating additional questions about responsibility and liability.
COMMON EXCURSION ACCIDENTS
Injuries involving buses, vans, taxis, boats, or other excursion transportation.
Injuries involving snorkeling, diving, boating, or other water activities.
Collisions, falls, and other injuries involving personal watercraft.
Injuries occurring during off-road and recreational activities.
Falls or other accidents at excursion locations.
Injuries that may involve insufficient guidance, staffing, or safety procedures.
WHY EXCURSION CLAIMS CAN BE COMPLICATED
An excursion may involve several different companies and locations.
Questions may arise concerning the cruise line’s involvement, the excursion operator’s responsibilities, contractual provisions, warnings, transportation arrangements, and applicable law.
A careful review of the circumstances can help identify the parties and legal issues involved.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Review what happened before, during, and after the accident.
Determine which companies, operators, or individuals may have been involved.
Examine available cruise and excursion documents.
Help you understand the potential claims and next steps.
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