Cruise ships are all about having a good time, kicking back and relaxing and forgetting life's worries, but injuries while aboard a cruise ship can be serious. A lawyer should be contacted without delay if an injury occurs while taking a cruise, because there is normally a limited amount of time after the injury that is allowed for charges to be brought against the cruise ship company. Common injuries that happen on a cruise ship include food poisoning, slips or falls because of wet or uneven surfaces, physical or sexual assault by either a passenger(s) or a crew member(s) and injuries occurring while using the cruise ship pool or surrounding area. A cruise ship injury lawyer can help with recouping on damages as a result of the cruise ship injury.