Settlement following slipping accident on board cruise

Our Client

Our client, Mr J, had woken early to enjoy the sunrise as they approached Barcelona and was taking a walk around the ship. The decking had just been washed and clean and was not yet dry when he slipped. There were no wet floors signs.

As a result of the accident, Mr J was treated at the medical centre onboard the ship where they simply strapped the ankle up. When he returned home and visited his local hospital, he had actually suffered from a fracture to his ankle and was placed in plaster and a boot for 6 weeks.

How Slater and Gordon helped

After contacting Slater and Gordon’s personal injury solicitors specialising in travel accident claims, Mr J began working with Leanne Oades, our specialist travel accident lawyer. Leanne has been working in the travel law sector for almost 10 years and specialises in foreign accidents including:

• Holiday accident claims
• Road traffic accidents abroad
• Airline accident claims
• Cruise ship accident claims

Initial medical evidence was obtained from an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

The process of the claim

Upon liaising with the cruise company, with a view to making a claim under the Athens Convention. The Defendant denied liability and Court proceedings were issued shortly after.

Settlement offers went back and forth between the parties, with Mr J ultimately accepting the Defendant’s offer 5 days before trial. This was a settlement that Mr J was very pleased with and which will allow him some closure and to move on from this accident.

How can Slater and Gordon help you?

At Slater and Gordon, our experts are here to help you take the next steps. If you’ve been injured in an accident on board a cruise, the impact that this has on your life can be devastating. Because of this, we're committed to ensuring we get the best possible outcome for you. This case is an example of how our dedicated and specialist lawyers can support valued clients and ensure that they achieve the compensation they deserve.

If you, or your child, have suffered an injury as a result of an accident on board a cruise, simply contact our experts today on 0330 041 5869, or you can contact us here online here to learn more about your options going forward.