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Jun

Tragedy Calls For Changes To DOHSA That Would Allow Recovery Of Nonpecuniary Damages

On July 17, 1996, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Boeing 747-131 aircraft, operated by Trans World Airlines as TWA Flight 800, departed from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York

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15

May

Court Finds Injured Yacht Captain Properly Alleged Jones Act Seaman Status

An interesting case has been decided as to whether a pleasure yacht captain properly alleged Jones Act seaman status entitling him to seek damages under the federal personal injury statute

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12

May

New Legislation Hopes To Strengthen Cruise Passenger Safety Laws Including Man Overboard Technology Integration

In July 2010, Congress passed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (“CVSSA”); legislation designed to improve the security and safety of passengers aboard cruise ships.  Under the CVSSA, vessels

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Apr

Windsurfer Dies After Colliding With Boat in Martin County

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dr. Thomas Connelly, a 68-year-old man and resident of Stuart, Florida in Martin County was windsurfing and heading south on the

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9

Apr

Newlywed Man Reported Overboard Carnival Liberty Northwest Of Berry Islands

Reco Scott a 32-year-old man from Decatur, Georgia on board the Carnival Liberty cruise ship while on his honeymoon is missing.  Mr. Scott married Angelijica Scott last Saturday before boarding

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