Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Is the Cruise Ship Making Me Sick? (Part A)
You’re enjoying yourself on your luxury vacation cruise when suddenly you don’t feel so well. Perhaps you are just seasick, or perhaps you have something more serious than that. Given the many incidents where cruise ship passengers fall ill, your cruise very well may be making you sick.
A ship sickness, boating accident, or vehicle crash can change you or your child’s life. If you or someone you know has been injured contact a Boston food borne illness attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.
Recent Cruise Sickness News Stories
According to the Australian, in a report on May 27, 2009 “THE P&O cruise ship Pacific Dawn will be quarantined off Willis Island, east of Cairns, tomorrow after three crew exhibited flu-like symptoms.”
Fox News states in a January 2009 story, “At least 340 victims have been sickened on the MSC Sinfonia, now docked in Salvador, Bahia, according to a spokeswoman for the National Agency for Sanitary Vigilance.” The preliminary report found problems with the amount of chlorine in the ship’s drinking water and with the storage of some perishable foods.
Other Cruise Sickness News Stories
In 2006, BBC News reported that a transatlantic cruise ship ended up with more than 550 passengers and 150 crew sick with a highly infectious vomiting virus. The cruise liner ended its voyage early due to the extreme illness. Preliminary tests indicated the cause was the norovirus.
A report in the USA Today, shared that the ocean liner, Regal Princess, was docked because more than 300 people had become sick with a Norwalk-type virus. This virus is highly contagious but lasts only 24 to 48 hours casing nausea and vomiting. A total of 301 passengers and 45 crew members were confirmed with the virus.
In July 2004, 62 people fell ill after eating oysters on a week-long cruise. There were four of these cruises and the 62 people were spread out throughout the different cruises. It was determined that the oysters were to blame for the illnesses which had been in ocean waters that had become too warm for them. They have since been moved to cooler water climates.
When looking for a Boston cruise ship injury attorney ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing law; what is the largest settlement or verdict you have obtained; and do you have experience with cruise ship accidents, bus accident cases, boat crashes, or vehicle injuries in Boston? Kiley Law Group, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case. Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers win your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation.
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