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Sep

Passengers / Guests Injured When the Boat they were on Collided with a Wrecked Vessel – Who is Responsible?

Often times after a hurricane or strong ‘Noreaster, many boaters strike unmarked vessels wrecked in the storm. Often times, these collisions cause personal injuries to the passengers and guests onboard

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2

Sep

Injured Cruise Passenger Required to Sue Cruise Line in Paris

Last month we posted an article explaining that every major cruise lines’ boarding pass contains a provision requiring injured passengers to bring their lawsuits in a certain city. Under maritime

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31

Aug

Boat Operator Guilty of Running Over Scuba Diver

The Associated Press reported that a Stuart, Florida Judge found a boat operator guilty of running over a scuba diver which severed the diver’s legs. The Palm Beach Gardens scuba

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29

Aug

Passenger Ejected From a Boat off Miami, Florida – What are Her Rights?

Local Miami television station CBS4 recently reported that a woman was ejected from the cockpit when the boat she was traveling aboard struck a wave off Miami, Florida. This happens

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27

Aug

Cruise Lines Cannot Force their Crew Members to Arbitrate Jones Act Negligence Claims in Foreign Countries

A Federal District Court recently determined Princess Cruise Lines cannot require its injured crew members to arbitrate their Jones Act negligence claims in Bermuda. Crew members have the statutory right

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