Whether a Barge Worker is a Seaman for Jones Act Purposes
Our lawyers are often contacted by maritime workers who were injured on the job who wish to know what legal rights they have and what type of recovery they may
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Injured Cruise Ship Worker Allowed to Proceed with Negligence Claim in State Court
A former cruise ship worker for Seabourn was allowed to proceed with her Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness case in state court. The injured crewmember filed a lawsuit in Florida
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Judge Allows Burned Carnival Cruise Passenger to Present Negligence Claim to a Jury
A Florida judge has recently ruled that a passenger who sustained a burn during a Carnival cruise may present her claim to a jury over the cruise line’s motion seeking
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Norwegian Epic Trip and Fall Case Allowed to Proceed to Jury Trial
A Miami Federal Court has found that a Norwegian Epic trip and fall case is allowed to proceed to jury trial after denying NCL’s Motion for Summary Judgment. This case
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Sarasota Boat Accident Leaves Four Injured
A boat flipped over and capsized in Sarasota Bay on January first leaving four injured. Law enforcement located the boat in the early afternoon south of the John Ringling Causeway
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