Cruises are designed to be fun, relaxing vacations for the entire family—but accidents involving children can and do happen at sea. In this live stream, we’re joined by maritime attorney Tom Scolaro to discuss what parents need to know about injuries to children during a cruise.
Injuries to Children
From waterslides and pools to kids’ clubs and shore excursions, cruise ships offer countless activities for young travelers. But when something goes wrong, many parents are surprised to learn that cruise ship injury cases are very different from typical land-based accidents. Maritime law, cruise ticket contracts, and strict filing deadlines can all impact a family’s rights.
During this conversation, we’ll cover:
- Unique Legal Issues for Minor Passengers ·
- Staffing, Training, and Supervision Requirements
- Lifeguards vs. “Swim at Your Own Risk” Policies
- Sexual Assault and Rape Risks Onboard
- The most common ways children are injured on cruise ships
- Safety risks parents should watch for onboard
- What to do immediately if a child is injured during a cruise
- How cruise lines handle injury claims involving minors
- Important legal deadlines most passengers don’t know about
Maritime law, cruise ticket contracts, and strict filing deadlines can all impact a family’s rights. Important legal deadlines most passengers don’t know about. Whether you’re planning your first family cruise or you’re a seasoned cruiser, this discussion will provide valuable insights to help keep your family safe at sea. Join us live and bring your questions as we break down an important topic every cruising parent should understand.
Set your clocks and tune in today at 1:00 PM ET — we’ll see you live! – Watch Live Stream. If you miss us live, please watch the recorded version at your convenience.
Hosted by: Cruise Addicts
Guest: Attorney Tom Scolaro
