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Common Causes of Boat Accident Injuries in Miami, FL
Florida has nearly one million people with registered boats in the state. It’s not surprising then that Florida also has the largest number of boat accidents and injuries of any state in the country. These accidents can result in serious injury and even death. If you or a loved one has been involved in… Read More »
70% of Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults Occurred Aboard Royal Caribbean or Carnival
Since January of 2010, there have been nearly 500 reports of sexual assaults aboard cruise vessels. The majority of these sexual assaults occurred aboard Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises, the two largest cruise operators in the U.S. That accounts for nearly 70% of all sexual assaults reported on cruise ships. According to the cruise… Read More »
Woman in Wheelchair Sues Carnival Cruise After Gangway Injury
A woman in a wheelchair claims that she was injured when disembarking from a Carnival Cruise ship. She claims that despite asking for help, none of Carnival’s staff would help her and she couldn’t manage the incline. Her wheelchair went out of control and she struck a panel that was sticking out causing serious… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Worker Awarded $4M for Inadequate Medical Care
A Disney Cruise Line worker was awarded $4 million in a personal injury lawsuit filed against her employer. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was injured when she was struck by a car in the Bahamas. Despite the fact that she sustained three broken ribs in the accident, the Carnival medical staff told her… Read More »
Common Pool Accidents and Injuries Aboard Cruise Ships
Florida is well-known across the U.S. as a cruise ship destination for tourists. Many of the largest cruise lines in the world disembark from Florida shores. While cruising is fun and exciting, there are numerous perils involved as well. In this article, the Miami, FL cruise ship injury attorneys at Michael F. Guilford, P.A…. Read More »
Understanding Maritime Law in Boating Accidents
Florida is the boating capital of the United States. With over 1 million boats registered to Florida residents, our state has more boating accidents than any other. When a boating accident does occur, it often does not fall under state law. Instead, it is governed by maritime or admiralty law. Understanding the complexities of… Read More »
Passengers Waylaid in San Francisco After Ruby Princess Docking Mishap
Passengers of the Ruby Princess were waylaid for three days in San Francisco after a docking accident punctured the hull of the behemoth cruise vessel. The passengers were offered refunds for their cruise if they chose to leave or given a 75% discount on another cruise if they chose to stay. The damage was… Read More »
Second Lawsuit Filed in Fatal Parasailing Accident
The family of an Illinois mother who was killed in a parasailing accident has filed a second lawsuit naming more defendants in the case. Initially, they had filed a single lawsuit against the company that ran the parasailing excursion. The lawsuit now names the captain of the boat and the resort where the parasailing… Read More »
Alcohol a Factor After Boat Captain Found Guilty of Manslaughter
A boat captain has been found guilty of vessel homicide in a case that took the life of a 56-year-old man from New York. According to the details of the case, the victim was operating a Yamaha personal watercraft when the larger vessel overtook him and traveled over his boat at a high rate… Read More »
What are the Most Common Types of Recreational Boating Accidents?
Boating accidents can occur for a number of reasons, but usually, some form of negligence results in injury to other boaters. When you are injured in a boating accident, a skilled personal injury attorney familiar with boating accidents can help you file a claim against the negligent party. You will want to move quickly… Read More »
