What Happens if You Get Hurt on a Cruise Ship?

By Robert Palmer

Getting hurt on a cruise ship can be a scary and stressful experience. Whether you have been involved in an accident, injured in a fight, or suffered from food poisoning, you need to know what to do if you get hurt on a cruise ship.

Medical Treatment
The first step if you get hurt on a cruise ship is to seek medical attention. Cruise ships are required to have medical personnel onboard who are trained and licensed to provide medical care.

Depending on the severity of your injury, the medical team may be able to treat you onboard or they may need to transfer you ashore for more specialized care. If your injury requires further treatment after disembarking the ship, the cruise line may cover the costs associated with this treatment.

Reporting the Injury
It is important that you report any injury as soon as possible. Even if it does not seem serious at first, informing the crew about what happened and seeking medical attention will help ensure that your rights are protected if something worse develops later on. In addition, reporting any injuries can help prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future as every incident is documented and investigated by both the cruise line and government officials.

Legal Rights
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence or by an unsafe condition on board, then you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and other damages such as pain and suffering or lost wages due to time taken off work for recovery. The laws governing these claims can vary based on where the accident occurred so it is important to seek legal advice about your rights in order to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.

Conclusion
If you get hurt while on a cruise ship it is important that you seek immediate medical attention and report the incident so that your rights are protected should further legal action be necessary. Cruise lines take passenger safety seriously and will investigate any incidents thoroughly in order to protect passengers in the future.