Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

In order to determine whether you have a valid medical malpractice claim against a cruise line, it is best to immediately seek the legal advice of an experienced New York cruise ship medical malpractice attorney. However, you can initially consider the following important questions: Did the medical staff diagnose you incorrectly? Did you experience pain or injury after receiving medical care onboard the ship? Did your symptoms worsen during the cruise? Did you require emergency hospitalization? If you are injured or get sick while onboard a cruise, you will have no choice but to rely heavily on the cruise...

Cruise ships are meant for fun and travel. However, passengers on cruise ships are just as prone to getting injured as they are on land. Regardless of what caused the accident, today’s cruise ship passengers expect competent medical care from the onboard doctors and nurses. A cruise line company may be liable for cruise ship medical malpractice if their healthcare professionals provide substandard care to passengers. The History of Why Cruise Lines Could Not Held Responsible for Medical Malpractice For more than a century, passengers could not sue a cruise line for medical malpractice while on board a ship...

Having a stillborn baby after months of pregnancy is devastating. In many instances, stillbirths are caused by events beyond a doctor’s control. However, when a stillbirth could have been prevented by proper medical care, the impact can be even more heartbreaking. In these instances, parents can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against the responsible medical professionals. Although no amount of money will make the pain go away, it can help bring a sense of justice and closure. Common Causes of Stillbirths In stillbirth cases, many times the cause of the baby’s death is unknown. However, there are several factors...