Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common occurrences in cruise ship restaurants. The floors can become wet and slippery from spills, grease, and other liquids. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident in a cruise ship restaurant while the ship is docked in Florida, there are important steps you should take.
Seek Medical Attention Immediately
If you have fallen and suffered any injuries, even if they seem minor, it is crucial that you seek medical attention right away. Head to the ship’s medical center or clinic and get checked out. Be sure to describe precisely how you fell, what part of your body was impacted, and specify all your symptoms. Getting prompt medical care creates a record of your injuries. You may realize the next day that you have pain or limitations you did not initially notice.
Report the Incident
Alert the restaurant staff, security personnel, guest services desk, or other ship employees about your fall as soon as possible after it occurs. Provide details about how, when and where you fell. If there are any witnesses who saw you fall, get their names and contact information. Request that an incident report be created by the cruise line to document your accident. Keep a copy of this report.
Photograph the Scene
If permitted by cruise staff, take photos of the area where you slipped with your cell phone or camera. Capture images of the flooring, any substance you may have slipped on, and surrounding hazards like cluttered walkways.
Gather Contact Information
Write down the names and contact information of any medical staff who treated you, witnesses to your fall, the manager on duty in the restaurant, and any security or other crew members who filed the incident report or assisted at the scene. Get a business card or email address rather than just a name.
Consult an Attorney
Contact a Monge & Associates personal injury attorney in Florida as soon as possible after your injury. Do not wait until you get home from your cruise. A Florida attorney from Monge & Associates can immediately launch an investigation, interview witnesses, request video footage from the cruise line, and take other steps to preserve evidence.
For slip and fall accidents in cruise ship restaurants while docked in Florida, claims can be filed against the cruise line under Florida state law. We will handle the claim process, conducting negotiations or filing a lawsuit against the cruise company to seek full compensation for your injuries, treatment costs, lost income and other damages.
Following these steps after a slip and fall in a Florida cruise ship restaurant can make a major difference in your ability to successfully recover damages. Consult a slip and fall accident attorney from Monge & Associates right away so all necessary legal and investigative steps can be set in motion.
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