Costa Crociere SpA, a unit of the world's largest cruise ship operator, the Miami based Carnival Corp., is offering all uninjured passengers $14,460 apiece to compensate them for the lost baggage and psychological trauma after the shipwreck tragedy off Tuscany.
The cruise ship operator is also planning on reimbursing the passengers the full costs of their cruise, their travel expenses and any medical expenses sustained after the shipwreck when the cruise ship ran aground in the Mediterranean.
There were over 4,000 passengers on that ill fated cruise ship, from over 61 nations. This deal, however, does not apply to the crew on board of the ship. Nor does it apply to the people that were in fact injured, or to the families who lost loved ones.
The cruise ship gashed its hull on reefs off the island of Giglio after the captain improperly navigated the large cruise ship off its approve route in an effort to bring it closer to the Giglio coast line. Some 4,200 passengers and crew were hastily evacuated after the Concordia ran aground and capsized a few kilometers away near the port of Giglio.
Sixteen bodies have been recovered while another 16 remain missing. Passengers have said that the evacuation was chaotic. Adding to the chaos is the fact that the captain did not remain on board during the chaotic evacuation.
While this incident was certainly the exception, and not the norm, it is still an example of the type of horrifying and frightening tragedy that could happen while on a cruise.
At Alvarez & Barbara, we want all of South Florida's visitors to enjoy their stays and hope that they all return home safe. However, we understand that accidents happen as a result of someone else's carelessness. If you, or a loved one, have been hurt while in South Florida, don't hesitate to contact us.
Call us today toll free at 1-866-518-2913 or 305-263-7700.
