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Your Cruise Contract: What You Sign Away Before You Sail - LIVE Q&A With A Cruise Ship Lawyer

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👁️ 111 views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 1:04:51
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

You have rights on land you don’t have at sea.

The ticket that you purchase that everybody purchased has it lays out what has to happen.

You must get your lawsuit filed in the correct form within one year.

Get the travel insurance. It's when God forbid you need it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get travel insurance that includes medical evacuation.
Read your passenger ticket contract carefully.
Consult with a specialized maritime lawyer if injured.
File any lawsuit within the one-year statute of limitations.
Ensure your lawyer files in the correct jurisdiction.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing legal rights on a cruiseConsult a maritime lawyer to understand your rights and options.
Medical emergencies in foreign portsPurchase travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you know before signing a cruise contract?
QWhat legal rights do you have on a cruise ship?
QHow do you handle an injury or medical issue on a cruise?
QWhat are the pitfalls in cruise ticket contracts?
QHow can you protect yourself and your family while cruising?

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YouTube Video Description

Join us LIVE with Attorney Tom Scolaro, the founding partner of Scolaro Law in Miami, who specializes in personal injury and has handled many cruise and maritime cases. You have rights on land you don’t have at sea. Let’s talk about that. We will also answer your questions during our live Q&A with a "Cruise Ship Lawyer" and Member Check-In. Set your clocks and tune in on Tuesday, June 17th at 1 pm Eastern. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5001671032176640