What started as an escape from a graduation ceremony quickly turned into a nightmare that is said to have changed a young woman’s life forever. Now, Hannah Smith he talks about a case that describes a shocking incident on his hot trip that he says is dangerously out of control.
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Bahamas Trip Ends In Life-Changing Injury
According to court documents, the 22-year-old college graduate was seriously injured after a boat propeller allegedly ripped through both of his legs during a catamaran cruise off Pearl Island Beach in the Bahamas last May. Hannah Smith says the incident happened while she was on a Carnival Cruise graduation trip with a friend after she graduated from Alabama’s Miles College.
The lawsuit alleges that tour operators have been serving guests alcohol throughout the day and have even encouraged the use of marijuana during the tour. Smith says the staff gave out free rum punch as soon as guests arrived on the island, with one employee allegedly pouring drinks into his mouth. Court documents also say another employee encouraged him and his friend to smoke marijuana during the trip.
Details of Indictment on Boating Offensive Boatman Struck Smith
According to the complaint, Smith was eager to use the restroom toward the end of the trip and claims the crew encouraged him to go into the water to relieve himself, assuring him the boat’s engine was turned off. The lawsuit alleges that Smith held onto the train for 20 seconds while in the water before trying to get back on board when he felt himself being pulled under the ship.
The letter states that the boat’s captain operated an idling engine while Smith was in the water, causing the propeller to turn and hit his legs. Smith is said to have been able to free himself before calling a friend for help. The lawsuit describes serious injuries, alleging that the propeller nearly severed Smith’s left leg below the knee and caused severe lacerations to both legs and his lower back.
Smith Filed Lawsuit After Doctors Amputated Both Legs
The situation quickly escalated into a medical emergency as Smith lost more than 60% of his blood, and medical teams rushed him to a hospital in Nassau before transferring him to Miami in critical condition. Despite multiple surgeries and blood transfusions, doctors were ultimately unable to save either leg. According to the complaint, surgeons completely amputated his left leg and amputated his right leg below the knee.
Smith is suing the Sun Cay travel company, Pearl Investment Management Group, and others arrested on the trip, alleging negligence and saying they could have prevented the tragedy. He also named Carnival Cruise in the lawsuit, saying the cruise line promotes the trip as a safe and vetted activity for passengers.
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