18

Jan

Cruise Lines’ One Year Suit Time Does Not Apply to Injured Minor Passengers

Nearly every major cruise line operating out of the United States requires passengers injured aboard their ships to bring a lawsuit within one year of the accident. This little known

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16

Jan

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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3

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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27

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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9

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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