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Medical Malpractice on the High Seas: Your Rights After Inadequate Cruise Ship Medical Treatment
When embarking on a cruise, passengers typically anticipate relaxation and adventure, confident in the expectation that, should a medical issue arise, competent medical care will be readily available onboard. Unfortunately, reality often falls far short of these expectations. Cruise ship medical malpractice can lead to serious health consequences and extensive financial hardship. Understanding your… Read More »
Cruise Ship Slip-and-Fall Injuries: Understanding Liability and Your Rights
Unfortunately, slip-and-fall accidents aboard cruise ships are common and can cause significant injuries. These can deeply affect your vacation experience and potentially lead to lasting physical and financial hardships. When embarking on a cruise, passengers rightly expect a safe environment. Regrettably, negligence or insufficient safety protocols by cruise ship operators can create hazardous conditions,… Read More »
WHO HANDLES PONTOON BOAT INJURY CASES IN FLORIDA?
Yes, the attorneys at www.888BoatLaw.com have been successfully handling pontoon boat injury cases for more than 25 years. This is all across the State of Florida. At www.888BoatLaw.com we are handling multiple pontoon boat injury cases right now. Not many car accident attorneys can say that—if they can say they have ever handled a… Read More »
WHO HANDLES BOAT CRASHES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA?
The first thing you need to know in choosing an attorney in handling a boat crash injury or death situation is what law applies to Florida boat crashes. The overwhelming majority of boat crash cases in Florida are governed by “maritime” law, not the laws of Florida. This is because all of the offshore… Read More »
Boat Crash Data
The Tampa Bay Times recently wrote an article titled: How common are Florida boat crashes? The article does a very good job of explaining where crashes most often occur, in what counties, during holidays and weekends, and how many involve drunk driving of the boat. The link to that story is here: How common… Read More »
Cruise Ship Passenger Rights Under the Athens Convention: International Law Explained
The Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea (commonly referred to simply as the Athens Convention) is a treaty adopted to standardize and clarify the rights of passengers traveling internationally by sea. Initially established in 1974 and subsequently amended, most notably by the 2002 Protocol, the convention sets… Read More »
WHAT ATTORNEY DOES BOATING ACCIDENTS IN THE PANHANDLE
The answer is Florida-based www.888BoatLaw.com. 888BoatLaw.com was formed 25 years ago by 8th-generation Floridian, Frank Butler, Esquire. The reason behind www.888BoatLaw.com was two-fold. First, there is a shortage of attorneys who know the law that applies to boating accidents, JetSki accidents, and excursion boat accidents. It is not the same law that applies to… Read More »
Jet Ski Accident Claims Against Large Resorts and Tour Operators in Florida
Large commercial operators, resorts, and tour providers have a legal duty to ensure that their jet ski equipment is safe and riders receive proper instruction. However, accidents happen all too frequently, often leaving victims with significant injuries, emotional trauma, and costly medical bills. Understanding how to effectively pursue a claim against large resorts and… Read More »
10 THINGS CRUISE LINES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW, FROM A MARITIME ATTORNEY WHO SUES CRUISE LINES
1.THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The statute of limitations for most cruise line injury cases is only one year. Check with a maritime attorney, not a car accident attorney, about the specifics of your case. The cruise line will talk with you about your medical bills, and sympathize, and email…until you pass that statute of… Read More »
Boat Launching Accidents at Florida Ramps and Marinas: Liability Issues and Prevention
Florida is renowned for its abundance of public and private marinas offering convenient boat launching facilities. However, the process of launching a boat can quickly become hazardous if ramps are inadequately maintained, improperly designed, or lack essential safety features. Understanding the liability issues involved and knowing preventive measures can help protect boaters and ensure… Read More »