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WHAT ARE THE BUSIEST CRUISE SHIP TERMINALS IN FLORIDA?
Three of the busiest cruise ship launching terminals in the world are located in Florida, including the top two. This is according to the cruise ship industry publication, CLIA. Coming in at number three in the State of Florida (#9 worldwide) is Port Everglades, along the coast of Hollywood, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale). According… Read More »
CAN YOU RIDE A JETSKI AT NIGHT IN FLORIDA
No. In fact, Florida Statute §327.39 states that a personal watercraft (also commonly known as a Jetski or “PWC”) can only be operated in Florida 30 minutes before sunrise and then only until 30 minutes after sunset. This will be true regardless of whether you are riding a PWC in the Atlantic, in the… Read More »
WHAT IS A LIMITATION OF LIABILTY ACTION?
A Limitation of Liability action (46 U.S.C. §30501) is a suit initiated in federal court to limit the liability of a boat owner after a casualty to worth of the involved vessel after the casualty. In plain talk it is usually a vessel’s insurance company filing a legal action in federal court seeking to… Read More »
WHAT IS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LAWSUIT?
A Limitation of Liability (46 U.S.C. §§30501-30512) lawsuit is a civil action filed by a vessel or boat owner to try to limit their exposure to the worth of the vessel that was involved in the incident that caused injury and/or financial damages. In real-life terms it is a civil action brought in federal… Read More »
Determining Liability for Rental Boat Injuries
With over 1 million vessels registered in 2022, Florida leads the country in the number of recreational boats in the state. Thousands of these boats are rental boats that allow residents and visitors alike to take advantage of the state’s many rivers, lakes, and coastal beaches. With so much activity on the waterways, accidents… Read More »
Can You Sue if an Impaired Boat Operator Caused a Crash?
Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and many of these crashes are caused by impaired boat operators. Due to the fact that the state has more recreational boat operators than any other state, Florida’s boating under the influence (BUI) laws are very strict. Anyone convicted of a BUI will face serious penalties including… Read More »
DO SEX ASSAULTS OCCUR ON CRUISE SHIPS?
Yes, unfortunately sexual assaults occur on cruise ships and we know this to be true because of the FBI data which is reported by cruise passengers, cruise workers, and the cruise lines themselves. For the 12-year period of 2010 through 2022, Business Insider found reports of 500 (Yes, that is Five Hundred) sexual assaults… Read More »
DRUNK DRIVER BOAT OPERATORS ON JULY THE 4TH
If you were struck by or injured by the action of a drunk boater over the 4th of July weekend give us a call. This maritime law firm has been suing boaters operating their vessel under the influence for more than 25 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently noted that for… Read More »
Florida Leads the Nation in Boat Accidents
A new report says Florida leads the nation in the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths on the waterways. Boating accidents are very common in the state of Florida, where boating remains one of the most popular recreational activities among both residents and tourists. When a boat accident occurs, people who suffer injuries need… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Maritime Accidents?
Maritime accidents can happen at any time and for various reasons. But have you ever wondered what the most common causes of such accidents are? If you or someone you love has sustained injuries in a maritime accident, you need to know what caused the accident and how you can obtain compensation from the… Read More »