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Cruise Ship Disaster

Posted: Tue, 01/17/2012

There are indications ship may have been intentionally steered close to shore. A cruise ship with over 4-thousand people on board has grounded off Italy's north-west coast. At least 3 bodies have been recovered, with more than a dozen others still missing. Most of those on board the Costa Concordia were evacuated from the vessel after it hit a reef near the Island of Giglio, late on Friday. Passengers reported a loud bang during dinner, and were told the ship had stopped because of electrical problems.

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An injury lawsuit is simply a legal action, brought in court, by someone who has been injured (either physically or emotionally) by another person, usually by way of an accident, fall, or product malfunction. A person is negligent when that person fails to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances. If the negligence of one party to an accident can be proven, the injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation from that negligent party. Attorneys often represent injured clients on a "contingency basis," in which the attorney's fee is a percentage of the plaintiff's eventual compensation, payable when the case is resolved.

The most common types of injury claims are road traffic accidents, accidents at work, tripping accidents, assault and battery claims, accidents in the home, product defect accidents (also known as product liability) and holiday accidents. When an accident occurs, it is important to record as much data as you can about the circumstances surrounding the accident as quickly as you can. Documenting details early on will help you determine key issues, such as fault and amount of damages, when the time comes. It will also keep you from forgetting important details.

A good attorney can help you gather key evidence and provide valuable advice on how to document your injuries and damages. Under no circumstances should you talk to an attorney representing the other person in the accident, the other person’s insurance company representative, or sign any documents, before consulting with your own attorney first.

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