Pilots of recreational boats and personal watercraft typically have the same duties as drivers of vehicles on land. Their job is to pilot their vessel with reasonable care and avoid boating while under the influence of alcohol. Just like motor vehicles on land, they also have speed limits and other laws they must abide by. Unfortunately, as is the case with motor vehicles on land, too many boaters ignore the rules. In some cases they even assume the laws are not applicable to them anymore when they’re no longer on land.
On a cruise ship or a commercial vessel like a fishing craft, crew and passengers put their safety in the hands of the pilots and other crew members. Usually, that trust is well-deserved, but our experience has shown that trust can all too often be betrayed. Commercial ships of any kind are part of a business, and unfortunately some businesses would rather risk the lives of their crew or passengers rather than missing out on additional profit. Because these vessels are not always registered in the United States, they may feel immune from the law on land. Additionally, with regard to cruise ships, many cruise lines require passengers to sign lengthy and sometimes confusing contracts.
Cruise passengers are typically injured in the following ways:
Cruise lines are supposed to, by law, provide a safe environment for their passengers, but accidents often lead to serious injuries, and can sometimes tragically result in death. Accidents often happen when cruise lines inadequately train their staff and crew to properly handle such situations. Victims and their families have the right, and deserve to receive, compensation for these acts of negligence.
There is absolutely no cost to you unless we win your case, as with all personal injury cases for our clients. Make sure to call an attorney from the Motor City Accident Attorneys team of attorneys if you’ve been injured in a cruise or boating accident. To schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding your cruise or boating accident if you live in Michigan, call 1-800-411-PAIN or feel free to contact us via email.
There is absolutely no cost to you unless we win your case, as with all personal injury cases for our clients. Make sure to call an attorney from the Motor City Accident Attorneys team of attorneys if you’ve been injured and your case involves premises liability. To schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding your premises liability case, please call 1-800-411-PAIN or feel free to contact us via email.