28

Jan

Carnival Cruise Passenger Falls to his Death Aboard the Fantasy

Multiple media sources are reporting a passenger aboard the Carnival cruise ship Fantasy fell to his death from one of the upper decks of the ship’s atrium to the lobby

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20

Oct

Cruise Lines Liable for Passengers’ Deaths Due to Inaccurate Excursion Information

On September 13, 2010, we posted an article about cruise lines’ liabilities for injuries and deaths occurring on shore excursions. Recently, a Miami, Florida Federal court determined a cruise line

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3

Oct

Liabilities for Boating Under the Influence While Partying in Biscayne Bay on Columbus Day Weekend

There is a well known South Florida regatta that takes place each year on Columbus Day Weekend in Biscayne Bay off Miami, Florida. Many “spectators” do not come so much

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21

Sep

Commercial Fishermen Wrongful Death and Survival Claims under the Death on the High Seas Act

It is common knowledge that commercial fishing is the most dangerous and deadly job in the United States. Thankfully maritime law provides benefits to those who lost a loved one

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15

Sep

Commercial Fishermen Wrongful Death and Survival Claims under the Jones Act

Commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported during 1992-2008 an average of 58 deaths occurred annually. This equates

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