Tag Archives: negligence
Jury Awards Cruise Line Passenger Over One Million Dollars for Trip and Fall
Trip and Fall Costly for Costa Christmas Eve, 2014. Joyce Higgs, from Michigan, was enjoying a leisurely cruise with her family on board the Costa Luminosa. While walking back from the buffet line to her daughter’s dining table, she tripped and fell over a mop bucket, fracturing her shoulder and arm. Costa Cruise Lines, a subsidiary… Read More »
Car Accident: Do I Need UM Coverage?
What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Do I Need It? According to the Insurance Research Council, it is estimated that approximately 24% of Florida driver’s do not have insurance. So what happens if you are in a car accident, are injured, and the other driver doesn’t have auto insurance, or has coverage, but the… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity: Injured Due to Governmental Negligence
It’s Good to Be the King: Sovereign Immunity Sovereign immunity originated from the old English maxim, “the King can do no wrong.” The principle of sovereign immunity now means that you can’t sue the government unless it lets you. What Does That Mean? Here is a hypothetical: – You are going to City Hall to… Read More »
Slip and Fall on a Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship Slip and Fall Injuries: Common Cruise Ship Negligence Most people go on cruises to enjoy a relaxing vacation. However, sometimes an accident occurs. As it would seem, slip and fall accidents are the most common type of accident aboard cruise ships. The motion of the seas combined with already slippery decks and… Read More »
