Cruise Lines Not Liable for Onboard Doctor’s Negligence
You’re sailing aboard a beautiful Cruise Ship in the middle of the ocean at least a day or perhaps two from the nearest port of call. The closest port is
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Jan
The Limitation of Liablity Act Deprives Injured Boaters of a Jury Trial & Other Rights
Imagine a situation where you are hurt in a boating accident. After spending time in the hospital, you receive a letter enclosing a “Petition for Exoneration or Limitation of Liability”
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Dec
Fishermen Still Protected by Maritime Law after the Voyage’s Completion
An interesting situation arises in maritime law when a commercial fisherman finishes the voyage, is paid and then injured when he returns to the boat to collect his belongings. The
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Dec
The Importance of Hiring a Qualified Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer
Maritime law is a very complicated area of law. So much so that in 1995 the Florida Supreme Court approved a maritime law board certification program for qualified lawyers. This
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Dec
Loss of Use Damages for a Recreational Yacht / Boat – A Maritime Lawyer’s Analysis
In nearly every case where we represent a recreational yacht / boat owner wherein the owner lost use of the yacht for a period of time, one of the first
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