Here’s What You Should Do! Injured on a Cruise Line?
Living in Florida certainly has its perks: unlimited beach days, streets lined with palm trees dancing in the wind, and the opportunity to live in a state with some of the busiest cruise ports in the world! If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you know it’s a great way to reach multiple destinations while having fun along the way! However, accidents and injuries can happen, so it’s important to be cautious and safe to prevent getting hurt. While nobody wants to think about the possibility of something happening while on a cruise
safety management systems. Any time a passenger is injured, proper reporting and investigating must take place — under no circumstance can they turn a blind eye to an accident.
is too severe to treat on board, they have the resources to contact a helicopter for evacuation to the nearest treatment center. Make sure you fill out a report of the incident. This will trigger an investigation, which is important if you plan on filing a lawsuit. Also be sure to take photos of your injury and any malfunctioning equipment that played a role in the accident and gather any witness statements. Because cruise ships operate under maritime law, it’s paramount that if you decide to pursue a lawsuit, you hire a trusted personal injury lawyer who understands maritime law. Here at the Whisler Law Firm, we have decades of experience with personal injury scenarios including those that took place on cruise lines! Give us a call for a free consultation!
Some of the most common injuries aboard cruise ships include:
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Slips and falls
Falling overboard Contracting a virus
Elevator, escalator, and staircase accidents Malfunctioning or broken equipment
ship, you need to know what to do if something does happen, especially because laws and regulations are different on the water.
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Ship fires
Cruise ships follow the rules of the International Maritime Organization, which means that each individual cruise ship must have a series of
If an injury takes place while aboard a cruise, visit the medical office aboard the ship and make sure that it is documented, no matter how minor the accident is. If the injury
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INGREDIENTS •
1 cup flour, for dredging Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
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8 oz mushrooms
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/2 cup chicken stock
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed. 2. Add chicken to flour mixture and coat all sides. Shake off any excess. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken to the skillet. Work in batches if pieces don’t all fit in the pan. Cook each side for 5 minutes until golden brown. 4. Remove chicken to a platter. 5. Lower heat to medium. Add prosciutto to pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. 6. Add Marsala to skillet. Let it come to a boil, then add the chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute. 7. Stir in the butter and add chicken back into the skillet. Let simmer gently for an additional minute, then serve.
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