26

Jul

Do You Have a Claim for One of These Common Cruise Ship Injuries?

Each year, thousands of cruise ship passengers suffer injuries at sea. While some of these injuries result from passengers' own carelessness or poor choices, many result from cruise line negligence. When a cruise line’s negligence is to blame for a passenger’s i...

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26

Jul

Jones Act or LHWCA? Know Your Rights When You Spend Part of Your Workday on a Vessel

The Jones Act protects you if you spend your days working onboard a vessel; and, if you work in the maritime industry but spend your days on land, you can file for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) when you get injured on the job. But, what...

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26

Jul

Are Cruise Ship Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Miami?

Miami is known as the Cruise Capital of the World—and for good reason. According to Miami-Dade County, PortMiami welcomes more cruise passengers each year than any other port on Earth. Many cruise line employees live in Miami as well. If you live in the area and got injured...

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26

Jul

Injured in a Boat Accident on Vacation in Key West?

Renting a boat or going on a chartered tour or fishing expedition is a great way to experience Key West's unique ecological environment. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. From poorly-maintained boats to negligent and inebriated captains, there are numerous issues tha...

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26

Jul

What Does a Maritime Lawyer Do?

You got hurt at work, and your friends and family members are telling you that you should talk to a lawyer. But, you have questions, and you aren't sure whether you really need a lawyer to represent you. In particular, you want to know: What does a Fort Lauderdale maritime...

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26

Jul

Who Can I Sue for a Jet Ski Accident?

The costs of a jet ski accident can add up quickly. One day you are enjoying your time on the water, and the next you are facing bills you cannot afford. You need to seek just compensation, and this means you need to know who is responsible for what happened. So, who can you sue...

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26

Jul

Do I Have a Claim Under the Jones Act?

If you work on a boat, ship, barge or other vessel, there is a good chance that you have heard about the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects maritime and offshore workers, and it is extremely common for these workers to get injured on the job. Your coworkers m...

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26

Jul

What are Your Rights If You Get Injured as a Crew Member on a Cruise Ship?

While cruise ship accidents often make headlines, this media coverage almost exclusively focuses on accidents involving passengers. Accidents involving passengers may be more common; but, many cruise ship crew members get injured on the job each year, and in many cases, these inj...

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26

Jul

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Asks IMO to Focus on Sexual Assault at Sea

During the International Maritime Organization (IMO) General Assembly meeting in London last December, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg raised an important issue: the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment at sea. Speaking on behalf of the United States...

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26

Jul

Four People Hospitalized Following Boat Collision Off Key Biscayne

Yesterday night, at approximately 7:22 p.m., two boats, one with seven abroad and the other with one, collided by Bear Cut Bridge. It is reported four people were transported to the hospital: a woman with a leg injury, a man with an abdominal injury, a man with a leg injury...

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