27

Feb

South Florida and Legionnaires’ Disease and the Law

South Florida had its share of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreaks over the recent years. Florida’s Department of Health defines “Legionnaires’ Disease” as an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophilia. Symptoms

View More

24

Feb

Boater Negligence and Florida Dive Flag Law

Florida SCUBA divers and snorkelers face an all too common threat when engaging in their favorite aquatic activity. That threat is negligent boat operators. In most dive accident cases it

View More

15

Feb

Costa Concordia Captain Found Guilty of Manslaughter of 32 Cruise Passengers

On February 11, 2015, an Italian three-judge panel found Captain Francesco Schettino guilty of manslaughter of 32 cruise ship passengers traveling aboard the Costa Concordia off the Italian Coast on

View More

13

Feb

Senator McCain’s Efforts to Repeal Jones Act Fails

Last month, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) sought an amendment to repeal the Jones Act. In a January 13, 2015 Press Release published on his website, Sen. McCain states, “I have

View More

10

Feb

Everglades Airboat Crash Injures Two

A private and a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission airboat collided in the Everglades last Tuesday injuring two women passengers. The crash happened a mile and a half south

View More

National and International All Ports of Call. Anywhere Offshore.
Brais Law is here for you.

Contact Us
Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at 800-499-0551.