Brais Law Firm to Represent Hannah Smith in Maritime Injury Case Against Carnival Cruise Line

The Brais Law Firm has announced its representation of Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old summa cum laude graduate of Miles College, who endured severe injuries during a shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas. The incident, which occurred on May 12, 2025, involved Smith being drawn into the propellers of a catamaran operated by Pearl Investment Management Group, Ltd. and Sun Cay Ltd., during an excursion booked through Carnival Cruise Line's 'Pearl Island Beach Escape with Lunch.' Smith's injuries necessitated multiple emergency surgeries and ultimately led to the amputation of her right leg at the hip.

Brais Law Firm, a Miami-based firm specializing in maritime personal injury litigation, is conducting an in-depth investigation into the incident. The firm plans to file a lawsuit against Carnival Corporation, Pearl Investment Management Group, Ltd., and Sun Cay Ltd., alleging direct negligence by Carnival for failing to ensure the safety of the excursion and vicarious liability for the actions of the excursion operators, who are accused of violating industry safety standards by allowing disembarkation while the vessel's engines were active.

Carnival Cruise Line is expected to deny liability, arguing that the excursion operators were independent contractors and that it had no control or knowledge of unsafe practices. However, Brais Law Firm intends to challenge these defenses by highlighting Carnival's role in marketing and selling the excursion, which they argue establishes apparent agency under maritime law. This case underscores the critical importance of safety standards and accountability in the maritime tourism industry, potentially setting a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.

For more details on the case, visit https://www.braislaw.com/blog/brais-law-firm-retained-to-represent-hannah-smith-in-catastrophic-maritime-injury-case-involving-carnival-cruise-line-and-pearl-island-excursion/.