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

Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old summa cum laude graduate of Miles College, experienced life-altering injuries during a shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas, which was booked through Carnival Cruise Line. The incident occurred on May 12, 2025, when Smith was drawn into the propellers of a catamaran operated by Pearl Investment Management Group, Ltd. and Sun Cay Ltd., resulting in severe injuries and the eventual amputation of both legs. Brais Law Firm has been retained to represent Smith, focusing on claims against Carnival Corporation and the excursion operators for negligence and unsafe practices.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Carnival Cruise Line may be held liable for failing to ensure the safety of third-party excursions it promotes, while the excursion operators are accused of allowing passenger disembarkation with the vessel's propulsion engines running, a violation of safety standards. Carnival is expected to contest liability, arguing the operators were independent contractors. Brais Law Firm intends to challenge this by emphasizing Carnival's involvement in marketing the excursion and the apparent agency under maritime law.

The severity of Smith's injuries has prompted her family to initiate a GoFundMe Campaign to assist with medical and rehabilitation expenses. This case highlights critical safety concerns in the cruise industry and the potential legal ramifications for cruise lines and their third-party excursion partners.