If a medical emergency on cruise ship arises, reach out to the onboard medical center immediately. Following this crucial first step, it’s important to understand the medical support available to you, as well as insurance and legal aspects that might apply. This guide will swiftly walk you through these essentials, so you’re prepared in advance […]
Attorney Louis Vucci of Vucci Law Group, recently represented Teresa Di Trapani, a former Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. crew member, after Trapani claimed that the company failed to provide prompt and adequate medical care in relation to her kidney failure. Specifically, Trapani alleged that the company failed to perform proper diagnostic testing after she sought treatment for […]
The United States’ Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit’s made a decision that could be the turning point regarding personal injury accident victims at sea and their ability to sue cruise lines, Travel Weekly reported on November 23. The case in discussion is about a man who sought medical aid for his injury while ashore […]
In a 2-1 decision issued Wednesday, December 4, the Florida Third District Court of Appeals reversed an earlier trial court ruling, stating that cruise ship doctor Dr. Chris Taylor, who was being sued, was not covered by the trial court’s jurisdiction. The case was originally filed by a passenger on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the […]