Monthly Archives: December 2024
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON A CRUISE SHIP INJURY CASE?
As with most things in life, the statute of limitations on a cruise ship injury case depends upon the facts of your situation. In general, most cruise lines operate on a one-year statute of limitations for adults who are injured on a cruise ship or on an island owned by the cruise line. More… Read More »
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN A JETSKI ACCIDENT CASE IN FLORIDA?
The statute of limitations for a JetSki accident case in Florida has recently changed for some JetSki injury cases. A JetSki is also known as a personal water craft under Florida law, or “PWC” and there are several manufacturers of PWCs. The statute of limitations for a JetSki or PWC accident injury case depends… Read More »
WHAT IF I AM HURT ON COCO CAY OWNED BY RCCL
Cruise lines recognized it was not enough to sail from Florida and go to Caribbean ports or sail to Cozumel. Each of the major cruise lines either owns or leases islands which are exclusively used by them. The following is a list of cruise lines and the islands over which they have control. … Read More »
Navigating Florida’s Boating Safety Education Requirements: What You Need to Know
Operating a boat in Florida’s beautiful waterways is a privilege that comes with legal responsibilities, especially for those born on or after January 1, 1988. Florida law requires these individuals to complete a state-approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card. This card ensures that boat operators are educated on… Read More »
PICKLEBALL INJURY ON A CRUISE SHIP
So the answer to the question is: Yes we have seen and handled pickleball injuries incurred while passengers were playing pickleball on a cruise ship. How do pickleball injuries occur on a cruise ship? Mostly in the same ways you would have injury if the game was being played shoreside. The court is wet… Read More »
Treasure Theft and Recovery: Legal and Historical Lessons from the 1715 Fleet Shipwrecks
The recent recovery of 37 stolen gold coins from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast highlights a fascinating and complex intersection of history, law, and cultural preservation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in collaboration with the FBI, successfully reclaimed these priceless artifacts, valued at over $1 million, after an… Read More »
THIS IS WHY YOUR BOATING INSURANCE CLAIM IS NOT GETTING PAID
Potential clients call our maritime law office and complain to us that they suffered a boating damage claim which appears should be covered by their boat insurer but the boat insurer denied the claim. Here is why this is happening. The insurance companies don’t fear denying your claim because they do not believe you… Read More »
CAN I SUE A BOAT CLUB DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THEIR OPERATOR?
Boat clubs are big business in Florida and it is no surprise this is the case. Florida is called the boating capital of the world and its 1,000,000[1] registered recreational boats is testament to the popularity of boating here. For those who do not want to pay for owning a vessel, storing it, or… Read More »