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8 Steps to Take If You Are Injured or Assaulted on a Cruise Ship
- Immediately report, in writing, the incident to the security department on the ship.
- Document who you reported the accident or crime to, when you reported it and who was with you.
- Obtain a copy of your written report.
- Take photographs of the scene of the incident before it changes, if possible. Even if the scene has changed, take photographs.
- Write down the name, address, and telephone number of each person who was a witness to the incident.
- Visit the ship’s doctor to seek treatment for your injury.
- If necessary, visit a shore-based doctor at the next port of call.
- Contact an experienced maritime lawyer to discuss the incident as soon as possible.
Carnival Diverts Cruises From Devastated Grand Turk After Hurricane Irma
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Major Cruise Lines Delay or Cancel Trips in the Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma impacted every sector of society. With this magnitude of storm, even the cruise industry could not sneak by unscathed. As ports slowly begin to reopen along the Florida coast, and the damage is assessed, many major cruise lines are choosing to delay or cancel their scheduled trips.
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Minor Raped Aboard Norwegian Dawn, Attacker Charged With Sexual Assault
Cruise ship rape and sexual assault are crimes that occur far more often than anyone would like. Late last month, a 15-year-old boy was raped by a 30-year-old man aboard the Norwegian Dawn cruise. Our team has experience seeking legal justice for minors who have become victims of rape and sexual assault at sea, and we are here to help.
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Mississippi Man Charged With Rape of a Minor Aboard Cruise
Cruise ship rape and sexual assault are the two most common crimes aboard cruise ships. Tragically, many of the victims are minors. Just this week, a 30-year-old man was charged with rape of a minor aboard a cruise that sailed from Boston to Bermuda.
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Cruise Ship Rape and Sexual Assault: What You Should Keep in Mind
For most people, a cruise is a time to relax and unwind. However, if you have become the victim of cruise ship rape or sexual assault, your idyllic vacation can quickly turn tragic. Before you depart, here is what you need to keep in mind.
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Carnival Ships Stuck At Sea Due to Hurricane Harvey
You can control many things about your cruise vacation. However, the one thing you can’t control is the weather. So when a hurricane threatens to ruin your time away, you can only hope that your cruise ship will place your safety as a first priority. That is exactly what happened this week, when Hurricane Harvey prevented three Carnival ships from returning to Galveston, Texas.
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What to do After a Cruise Ship Rape or Sexual Assault
Rape and sexual assault are the two most common crimes aboard cruise ships. Unfortunately, these incidents happen far more often than anyone would like. So if you have become the victim of an attack, we are here to help. Here are a few tips for what to do after this kind of traumatic experience.
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10 Business Leaders Share What They Look Out for When Hiring Freelancers
by Dorothy Mitchell via: USAToday.com The freelance industry is exploding. In fact, it is estimated that by 2020, 40% of the American ...
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