Cruise Ship Law

Dozens were injured on the Crown Princess yesterday when the cruise ship tilted up to 30 degrees according to some reports. According to local TV news reports last night, up to 90 cruise passengers were transported to the hospital, 2 in critical condition and 9 or 10 in serious condition. This was only the fourth voyage for Princess Cruises new ship, the Crown Princess.

Crown Princess cruise passengers reported that the "list" (tilting of the ship) was so severe that the water in the pool was completely emptied. Passengers were being thrown against the glass railings and parents feared their children going overboard. One passenger said it was the scariest thing she had ever experienced in her life.

Cruise ships are required to be tested extensively before going to sea with passengers, and this testing was supposedly done but early reports show that what could be a stabilizer defect was just not detected. Interestingly enough, this is not the first time that Princess Cruises has had injuries caused by defective stabilizers.

Princess Cruises is a subsidiary of Carnival Cruise Lines.

If you or someone you love was injured on the Crown Princess they should consult an experienced maritime attorney as soon as possible.