Category Archives: Cruise Ship Accident
Safety Tips for First-Time Cruise Passengers in California
When you have booked your first cruise vacation and the departure date approaches, your entire family will be excited and planning their activities. Cruising out of the Port of San Francisco opens the door to the world, with more than 100 cruise ship calls every year sailing to such destinations as Mexico, Hawaii, and… Read More »
Always Obey These California Cruise Ship Safety Rules
Cruise ships enter and exit ports of call across the globe, and even those vessels that depart out of San Francisco Bay could be sailing in the waters of several foreign nations on just one trip. There is the potential for a disorganized, confusing cluster of safety laws with the international nature of cruise… Read More »
Cruise Line Liability For Violence, Assault, And Brawls
Outrageous news travels fast via social media, so it did not take long for videos of a recent Carnival cruise brawl to go viral before the ship even docked. An article in the Miami Herald covered the fight, including several videos from Twitter and TikTok users to show the massive melee. Witnesses reported that… Read More »
Brawls On Cruise Ships: Cruise Line Liability
Cruises are among the most popular vacation options due to their many amenities, exciting shore excursions, and countless on-board activities. According to the Port of San Francisco website, there are more than 100 cruise ship calls every year. Plus, around 400,000 passengers pass through on their way to destinations along the California Coast, Alaska,… Read More »
How Comparative Negligence Affects A California Cruise Ship Accident Claim
The cruise industry in California’s Bay Area suffered a blow during the pandemic, but demand has returned and market indicators reveal that people are eager to get back to sailing adventures. The Port of San Francisco reports that more than 400,000 passengers are expected to move through Pier 27 and Pier 35 cruise ship… Read More »
Overserving On California Cruises Puts All Passengers At Risk
When enjoying a beer, glass of wine, or cocktail, you know the effects of alcohol on your body. After just one drink, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises and causes various implications for the human body. Speech is slurred, vision becomes blurry, and reflexes are delayed. The individual may become belligerent and moody, while… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Accidents At California Cruise Ship Terminals?
You are probably well-aware of the types of accidents that can occur on a cruise vacation, including slip and falls, food-borne illness, and incidents on shore excursions. However, you might not consider the dangers that can lead to serious injuries even before you step onboard the ship. The Port of San Francisco is an… Read More »
