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Maryland Resident Indicted On Federal Charges For Cruise Ship Sexual AssaultIn recent news, it is reported a 21-year-old resident of Abingdon, Maryland, Jalen Thomas Kelley, has been indicted on federal charges, including aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and assault within...
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Sep
The team at Brais Law is proud to announce our recognition in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for exceptional work in Admiralty and Maritime Law. This prestigious award signifies the pinnacle of legal excellence and integrity in the United States.For over fo...
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Jul
Propeller strikes (or “prop strikes”) often result in serious injuries. Even when spinning at relatively low speeds, propellers on outboard motors can cause severe cuts, bone fractures, loss of digits and limbs, and other traumatic injuries. The risks of prop strikes...
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Jul
Scuba diving, parasailing and renting jet skis are all popular vacation activities. But they all present risks as well. Unfortunately, while participants can mitigate some of these risks, many of the risks involved are beyond participants' control.For vacationers who get i...
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Jul
Each year, there are dozens of serious and fatal accidents on cruise ships, and far more less-serious accidents go unreported. But, even these less-serious accidents often leave passengers dealing with painful and expensive injuries, and many passengers find themselves in need of...
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Jul
Each year, there are thousands of fatal drowning accidents across the United States, plus many more offshore. The tragic nature of these accidents is magnified by the fact that they are preventable in most cases. Sadly, people and companies often fail to do what is necessary to p...
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Jul
Suffering a spinal cord injury (SCI) can change your life forever. Even if you are able to fully recover from your injury, you may become cautious about using your back, and you may choose not to participate in certain activities out of fear of getting injured again. If you are n...
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Jul
While sailing can be fun, relaxing and exhilarating, it can also be dangerous. Whether you are cruising or racing, several issues can lead to sudden and unexpected accidents on the water. From running aground to colliding with another vessel, these accidents can take a variety of...
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Jul
Injuries on cruises are alarmingly common. While fatal cruise accidents occasionally make headlines, accidents that result in serious but non-life-threatening injuries rarely get reported. So, if you or a loved one has been injured on a cruise, you are not alone.In this scenario...
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Jul
When a collision happens on the water, who is to blame? While there are several factors to consider, one of the most important factors is who had the right of way.A watercraft accident lawyer will investigate to determine who had the right of way when helping you seek just compen...
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