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Cruise Ship Accidents: Compensation for Emotional Loss on High Seas.

This law expands the rights of cruise ship passengers and their families. If an accident occurs on the high seas, families of victims may seek compensation not only for financial losses but also for nonpecuniary damages, such as the loss of care, comfort, and companionship. This change applies to large cruise ships embarking or disembarking passengers in the US.
Key points
Expands compensation rights for families of victims in accidents involving large cruise ships on the high seas.
Allows recovery for emotional losses (loss of care, comfort, and companionship), moving beyond strictly financial damages.
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Additional Information
Hammers' Law
Print number: S 1085
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-03-30