Florida Man Sues Norwegian Cruise Line After Trip and Fall on Uneven Metal Threshold Aboard Norwegian Pearl
Israel Cabrera, a resident of Florida, has filed a maritime personal injury lawsuit against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., doing business as Norwegian Cruise Line, in the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-25783, alleges that Cabrera suffered serious injuries after tripping over an uneven metal threshold between carpeted areas aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Cruise Passenger Injured in Customer Service Area on Norwegian Pearl Due to Uneven Flooring Transition
According to the complaint, the incident occurred while Cabrera was lawfully aboard the Norwegian Pearl as a cruise passenger. While walking through or near a customer service area of the ship, he allegedly encountered an uneven metal threshold separating two carpeted floor surfaces. The complaint states that the abrupt change in elevation created a tripping hazard that was not readily apparent to passengers walking through the area under normal conditions. As Cabrera crossed the threshold, he reportedly tripped and fell, sustaining physical injuries.
Norwegian Cruise Line Accused of Failing to Maintain and Inspect Flooring Conditions
The lawsuit alleges that Norwegian Cruise Line failed to properly maintain the floor surfaces in and around the customer service area where the fall occurred. Cabrera claims the cruise line did not adequately inspect the flooring to identify hazardous conditions such as uneven thresholds between carpeted sections. The complaint asserts that the dangerous condition existed for a sufficient period of time that Norwegian either knew or should have known about it through the exercise of reasonable care.
Complaint Alleges Failure to Warn Passengers of Trip Hazard on Norwegian Pearl
In addition to allegations of poor maintenance and inspection, the lawsuit claims Norwegian Cruise Line failed to warn passengers about the uneven metal threshold. Cabrera alleges there were no warning signs, markings, or other visual cues to alert passengers to the tripping hazard. The complaint states that Norwegian knew or should have known that passengers would be unaware of the danger and that the condition was not open and obvious to those walking through the area.
Plaintiff Claims Permanent Injuries and Ongoing Damages From Norwegian Cruise Line Negligence
Cabrera alleges that as a direct result of the fall, he suffered bodily injuries accompanied by pain and suffering, mental anguish, and a diminished ability to enjoy life. The lawsuit further claims that his injuries have resulted in medical expenses, lost earnings, and a reduced ability to earn income in the future. According to the complaint, some of these injuries are permanent in nature or are expected to continue into the future, requiring ongoing medical care and treatment.
Lawsuit Seeks Damages for Trip and Fall Injury Aboard Norwegian Cruise Ship
The complaint brings a negligence claim against Norwegian Cruise Line, asserting that the cruise line breached its duty to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. Cabrera seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for his injuries and related losses, and he has demanded a jury trial. The lawsuit emphasizes that cruise lines operating out of Florida ports have a legal obligation under maritime law to maintain safe walking surfaces and to protect passengers from foreseeable tripping hazards aboard their vessels.
Contact a Cruise Ship Trip and Fall Lawyer for Injuries Caused by Unsafe Flooring Conditions
Cruise passengers injured due to uneven flooring, hidden thresholds, or poorly maintained walking surfaces aboard cruise ships may have legal rights under maritime law. Norwegian Cruise Line and other cruise operators have a duty to inspect, maintain, and warn passengers of dangerous conditions in high traffic areas of their ships. If you or a family member were injured in a cruise ship trip and fall accident involving unsafe flooring or failure to warn, an experienced cruise ship injury attorney can help evaluate your legal options.
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Disclaimer: Our firm does not represent the plaintiff in this case and is not involved in the litigation. The information provided is a summary of allegations based on publicly available court filings. We make no representations about the truth of these allegations, are not commenting on the merits of the case, and are not predicting any outcome.
