Ship Lawyer Expertise

Question 1

How long do maritime law accident victims have to file an injury claim?

Accepted Answer

Three years

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Six months

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Two years

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One year

Question 2

What is the first thing you need to do if you receive a serious injury on a cruise ship?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical care from the cruise ship's doctor

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File an accident or injury report

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Notify the cruise ship's staff

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Get a copy of the accident or injury report

Question 3

What does Maritime law cover?

Accepted Answer

Many legal matters that occur on the ocean

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Only common law

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Only federal law

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Only international law

Question 4

What is the difference between American state courts and admiralty law?

Accepted Answer

Admiralty law is very different than state personal injury laws.

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Admiralty law is simpler than state personal injury laws.

Answer

There is no difference.

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State personal injury laws are better than Admiralty law.

Question 5

What are some of the ways in which cruise ship medical malpractice can occur?

Accepted Answer

Failure to Diagnose a Severe Injury

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Accidents Due to Lifting and Pulling

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Slip and Fall Accidents

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Failure to Provide Prompt Medical Treatment

Question 6

How many major cruise ship accidents were reported between the years 2005 and 2020?

Accepted Answer

448

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234

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567

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892

Question 7

Why is it important to report your injury, illness, or assault immediately to the ship Safety or Security Officer?

Accepted Answer

So the cruise line can't say you waited too long to report the incident.

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So someone can clean up the mess

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So you can get medical help

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So you can get a new room