Monthly Archives: April 2019
The Average Cost of Maritime Worker Injuries
As one researcher recently pointed out in the Journal of Forensic Medicine, America spends about $2.9 trillion on healthcare annually. That amounts to about 18 percent of our national gross domestic product (GDP). Put another way, we spend roughly $9,255 for every man, woman, child, and infant in this country each and every year…. Read More »
Deadline for Protecting Your Rights After an Injury on the High Seas
If you are injured at sea, it’s important that you take immediate actions to protect yourself. One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family is to protect the statute of limitation. In other words, you need to find out what your deadline is for filing a lawsuit and… Read More »
Foodborne and Infectious Diseases on Cruise Ships
In recent years, cruise ship companies have come under fire for a number of concerns about sanitation and infectious disease hazards. From sanitation issues to faulty septic systems, cruises can pose a risk to general public health in some cases. At the office of Michael F. Guilford, P.A., we represent people who have been… Read More »