6

Sep

Injured Crew Members Need Not Pay Back Maintenace and Cure Benefits

A landmark case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana finds maritime companies are not entitled to repayment of maintenance and cure wrongly provided to injured

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29

Aug

Florida Jet Ski / WaveRunner / Sea-Doo Accident Lawyer’s Analysis of Exculpatory Clauses

Each year thousands of people come to Florida for the sun and water. Along many of Florida’s beaches are Jet Ski, WaveRunner, Sea-Doo and other personal watercraft rental companies. Often

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8

Aug

Court Allows Brais Law’s Client to Pursue Claim for Punitive Damages & Attorney’s Fees Against His Employer

The maritime lawyers of Brais Law were successful in defeating a tug and barge company’s attempt to dismiss an injured seaman’s claim for punitive damages and attorney’s fees for the

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5

May

Jupiter, Florida Boating Accident Injures Four

Jupiter, Florida – The Palm Beach Post reports four people were injured in a boating accident on the Intracoastal Waterway the night of May 3rd. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

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24

Jan

Florida Kayak Accidents, Injuries, Deaths and the Law

The popularity of kayaking, and kayak fishing, has exploded in Florida. I have been a kayak angler for over nine years and have seen the sport grow from a few

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