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 Hurt At Sea? Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer Today!   Law Although it's far safer now than when the Titanic sank in 1912, cruises are certainly not risk-free. In fact, several major disasters have occurred in the last few years alone. In January 2012, the Costa Concordia crashed into a reef, killing 32 passengers and crewmembers in the process. Two years earlier, hundreds of guests were stricken ill aboard the Celebrity Mercury, which was carrying over 2,600 people. Icebergs, coral reefs, and food poisoning always grab headlines, but they don't account for most of the injuries on board cruise ships. Such high-profile accidents are, in fact, quite rare. About 10 million Americans take cruises each year, traveling on huge commercial vessels to destinations close to home and abroad. Most return home safe and sound. When guests are injured onboard, the injuries are generally reported as slips and falls. If you were injured in such an accident, seeking damages from a cruise line ...