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Suing a Cruise Line Following a Cruise Ship Assault
If you were assaulted or sexually assaulted as a passenger on board a cruise ship, you should contact a maritime attorney immediately. The cruise line will do its best to…
What to Do If You Are Assaulted on a Cruise Ship
Unfortunately, not all cruise ship passengers head home with fond memories of their time on board the ship. Some passengers become the victim of a cruise ship assault or sexual…
Limitations of the Limitation of Liability Act
Perhaps one of the most famous cases involving the Limitation of Liability Act is the sinking of the Titanic. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the ship’s British owner…
Why You Should Act Quickly After Receiving a Petition for Limitation of Liability
Congress enacted the Limitation of Liability Act during the 19th century in an effort to improve competition and investment in the shipping industry. Now, however, negligent watercraft owners can use…
COSTA ALLEGRA Fire Leaves Over 1,000 People Adrift at Sea for Three Days
COSTA ALLEGRA Fire Leaves Over 1,000 People Adrift at Sea for Three Days Costa Cruises and its parent corporation, Carnival Cruise Lines, have made headlines again, just over six weeks…
Preventing Summertime Tragedies: Safety Tips for Recreational Boaters
For many people, summer fun includes water-based activities like swimming, Jet Skiing and boating. Sadly, sometimes summer fun turns to tragedy. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 4,604 recreational…
Sure You Can Rent This Jet Ski . . . Just Sign This Liability Waiver First
One way to cool off during the summer is to hit the water on a boat or Jet Ski. For people who do not own a boat or Jet Ski…
Are Cruise Ship Liability Waivers Enforceable?
Are Cruise Ship Liability Waivers Enforceable? Many cruise lines now offer onboard activities like rockwall climbing, zip lines, ice skating or simulated surfing, and they typically require passengers to sign…
Tugboat Captain Dies After Being Brutally Beaten in Mexico
On Dec. 27, 2011, tugboat captain Patrick Warga, 46, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., died from injuries he suffered during a Christmas morning mugging in Tampico, Mexico. Warga was an employee…