Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Lawsuit Accuses Carnival Cruise of Hiring Unlicensed Doctor
Medical services aboard cruise ships are notoriously iffy. However, a recent lawsuit accuses Carnival Cruise of hiring an unlicensed doctor to perform medical services aboard their ship. Mary Ann Murphy filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise after her husband died aboard the ship after receiving what she believes to be a low-standard quality of… Read More »
3 Types of Death on the High Seas
When someone sets sail on a yacht or pleasure cruise, it can be an exciting adventure. No one ever hits the open sea with the expectation of not returning. Sadly, each year many passengers and crewmembers die while at sea. At our office, we know the heartbreaking reality that many families face when they… Read More »
Coalition of Marine Experts Finds Wreckage of ‘Chilean Titanic’
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery of a 95-year-old boat accident that resulted in the death of approximately 400 people, according to an article by Fox News. Nicknamed the “Chilean Titanic,” the Itata set sail in August 1922 with approximately 400 passengers aboard. After sailing, the Itata got caught in a horrific storm and… Read More »
Airboat Accident in Alligator-Ridden Area Results in Two Deaths
A devastating airboat accident near Cocoa, Florida, resulted in injuries for two men and wrongful death of two others, according to an article by USA Today. The airboat capsized in dangerous waters with a lot of alligator activity. The airboat accident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the River… Read More »
Maritime Legal Battle Rages Over Florida Teenagers Lost at Sea
There is a legal battle brewing over two Florida teenagers who were lost at sea following a boat accident, according to an article by WPTV. After stormy conditions swept away the teenagers, the boat was eventually recovered in the Bahamas. But neither teenager’s body was ever recovered. The families of both teenagers are currently… Read More »
Wrongful Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Tragically, a man enjoying his vacation aboard a cruise ship was lost overboard last month in the Bahamas. The Carnival Liberty, upon learning that the man went over the railings, turned back to search for him. The U.S. Coast Guard spent over 29 hours searching for the man, and covered over 1,000 square miles,… Read More »
