But industry insiders and regulators say another serious accident could do irreparable damage to the cruise lines' reputation -- and reinforce existing calls for more rigorous international regulation.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, briefing reporters Friday night in Bridgeport, just to the east, said the accident caused "pretty big damage" that would take time to repair.
Even if the nuclear accident is brought under control swiftly, and the release of radiation turns out not to be large enough to damage public health, this accident will have a huge impact on the nuclear industry, both inside and outside Japan.
It was a low speed accident and there was very little damage, he said.
But some of the best-documented damage caused by the accident occurred to the less cuddly species lurking in the tidal pools along the Pembrokeshire coast.
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Roughly 25, 000 Americans are stuck in a vegetative state as a result of suffering brain damage from a car accident or other trauma, or after their brain has been deprived of oxygen following a stroke or heart attack.
New rules imposed by the NRC require plant operators to install or improve venting systems to limit core damage in a serious accident and set up sophisticated equipment to monitor water levels in pools of spent nuclear fuel.
McCleod suffered brain damage as a result of an accident in Iraq.
Damage from the tsunami and nuclear accident prompted many to leave towns and villages for big cities, sapping energy out of communities.
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The phones would capture whatever happened in an accident and cut costs for insurers by letting damage claims be adjudicated quickly and accurately, without the need for extensive legal fees.
While a manhunt was under way for the driver who caused the accident, Michael persuaded a mechanic to mask the damage to the family car.
The ship was dismantled to minimise damage to the reef and the US has apologised for the accident.
Although larger ships would cause more environmental damage and create an enormous rescue challenge in case of an accident, they also offer greater comfort and more amenities.
The shield building is intended to protect the reactor from damage and provide a radiation barrier, in the event of an accident.
If you've ever been through such an accident, you know the few seconds it takes to pick up the phone and survey the damage can be incredibly nerve-wracking and one of the most suspenseful moments of your life.
"If a car's body cannot absorb the energy of a crash, it will logically result in more damage, more injuries to passengers, " said Alves, the doctor who specializes in traffic accident victims.
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