CRUISE CRIME INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC

 Previously, statistical data regarding crime committed on cruises has been kept out of the public’s eye for years. Cruise ship companies have been successful in keeping this information under wraps from the public concerning numerous criminal offenses committed against passengers and crew in order to protect their financial interest and reputation. Last week, new legislation was introduced before the United States Congress aimed at the cruise industry. Cruise companies to require them to publish this information, therefore, prompting cruise leaders such as Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines to jump ahead and make this information available, before the new impending legislation passed. But the public and cruise lines differ in the manner in which the information is reported. For instance, if past, crimes committed onboard cruise ships allegedly reported by individuals would be made available in the form of a crime report. This would include sexual assaults, homicides, kidnappings and other serious personal injuries. Associations that work hard to protect the rights of passengers such as the International Cruise Victims Association, as well as Maritime attorneys around the country like at Gerson & Schwartz, PA, believe that this information will encourage cruise lines to conduct more compelte investigations about  crimes and protect their passengers.

Those factors that contribute to ongoing safety issues will hopefully be addressed, making the experience a safer one for all.Florida maritime and cruise ship accident lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz, PA in Miami, Florida have settled many cases involving crimes against passengers on board cruises. Since cruise line companies promise passengers a trip, where there is access to unlimited amounts of alcohol and limited security and police presence, predators often use cruises as easy venues to commit crimes against women or children. The maritime industry fights hard to hide the fact that these crimes are taking place so that business is not affected.For instance, rapes are common, as well as other sex  crimes against minors during cruises. Cruise ship lawyers, say the cruise ship companies’ self regulating security personnel operate well below standards used on land.  With the new standards and regulations forcing cruise line industry to inform the public of  incidents that occur on their vessels, this information will give the public power to make educated choices when planning their vacations.

Miami Personal Injury Attorneys at Gerson & Schwartz, PA assist cruise ship passengers and anyone who has been physically harmed on a cruise, or victim of crime. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a crime while on board a cruise ship, contact the Miami personal injury attorneys at Gerson & Schwartz, PA at www.InjuryAttorneyfla.com or call for a free consultation at (877) 475-2905.