Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice
Passengers often depend on cruise ship medical personnel when they become sick or injured during a voyage. When medical care is delayed, inadequate, or negligent, an existing condition may become worse.
When Medical Care Falls Short
Medical treatment aboard a cruise ship can be different from treatment received at a traditional hospital or medical facility.
When passengers rely on onboard medical personnel, delays in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or evacuation may have serious consequences.
POTENTIAL MEDICAL ISSUES
A condition may become more serious when it is not identified promptly.
An incorrect diagnosis may lead to inappropriate treatment.
Inadequate or inappropriate care may contribute to additional harm.
Incorrect medications or dosages may cause injury.
Serious symptoms may require immediate attention or evacuation.
Delays in obtaining appropriate emergency treatment may worsen a condition.
WHY CRUISE MEDICAL CLAIMS CAN BE COMPLICATED
Medical claims involving cruise ships can raise unique legal, contractual, and jurisdictional questions.
The medical provider, treatment provided, cruise contract, location of treatment, applicable law, and circumstances surrounding the injury may all need to be considered.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Understand what treatment was provided and when.
Review available records, documentation, and treatment information.
Look at whether delays or other issues may have contributed to additional harm.
Help you understand the potential legal remedies available.
Injured on a Cruise?
Don’t wait until an important deadline has passed.
