Florida Woman Sues Carnival Cruise Line After Tripping on Defective Walkway While Disembarking Carnival Sunrise
Annie Moore, a resident of Florida, has initiated a maritime personal injury lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The legal action, filed under Case No. 1:25-cv-26074-KMW, seeks damages exceeding $75,000 for serious and permanent injuries Moore allegedly sustained while leaving the vessel. According to the complaint, the incident took place on or about November 25, 2024, as Moore was disembarking the Carnival Sunrise at its home port in Miami, Florida.
Cruise Passenger Injured Disembarking Carnival Sunrise Due to Hazardous and Worn Walkway Conditions
The lawsuit states that Moore was a fare-paying passenger aboard the Carnival Sunrise, a vessel owned and operated by Carnival Corporation. While she was in the process of disembarking the ship in Miami, she allegedly encountered a dangerous and hazardous condition on the walkway. The complaint describes the area as worn and defective, which caused Moore to trip and fall. Moore asserts that the cruise line had a duty to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition for passengers, yet failed to address the specific deterioration of the walkway that led to her accident.
Carnival Accused of Failing to Maintain Safe Walkways and Negligent Failure to Warn of Trip Hazards
The plaintiff brings a count of negligence against Carnival, alleging that the cruise line breached its duty of reasonable care. Specifically, the legal filing claims that Carnival was negligent by failing to properly maintain the walkway used for disembarking and by allowing a defective, unsafe condition to exist in a high-traffic area. Furthermore, the complaint alleges that the cruise line failed to provide any adequate warning to passengers regarding the hazard. By failing to repair the worn flooring or alert Moore to the risk, the cruise line allegedly created a foreseeable danger to passengers exiting the ship.
Lawsuit Alleges Severe and Permanent Injuries Impacting Daily Life and Church Work Following Carnival Sunrise Fall
As a direct result of the trip and fall incident, Moore claims she suffered severe and debilitating injuries that are permanent in nature. The complaint highlights that these physical injuries have had a significant impact on her quality of life, specifically hindering her ability to participate in her family life and her church work. Beyond the physical pain and suffering, Moore is seeking compensation for medical expenses incurred for her treatment and the loss of enjoyment of life resulting from the accident. The lawsuit emphasizes that the negligence of the cruise line was the proximate cause of these life-altering damages.
Contact a Cruise Ship Trip and Fall Lawyer Today if You Were Injured While Disembarking a Vessel
Cruise passengers who suffer injuries due to poorly maintained walkways, worn flooring, or lack of warning signs during the disembarkation process may be entitled to recover damages under maritime law. Cruise companies like Carnival are legally required to ensure that all passenger areas, especially primary walkways and exit points, are kept in a safe condition. If you or a loved one experienced a trip and fall accident while on a cruise, contact our team of experienced maritime injury lawyers today. We can help you understand the complexities of maritime jurisdiction and work to protect your legal rights.
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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.
