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Navigating the Waters of Compensation Many people fantasize about cruise vacations, which promise luxury and relaxation. However, accidents can occur even on these floating paradises, which is a ...

Cruise ship vacations offer a chance to relax and unwind, but accidents can occur even in the most idyllic settings. When unfortunate incidents happen on board, it's crucial to understand who is ...

Going on a cruise is a dream vacation for many, offering relaxation, adventure, and stunning views. However, accidents can happen even in paradise. If you find yourself injured in a slip and fall ...

Officials from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are beginning an investigation into a stomach flu outbreak that occurred on a Disney cruise ship last week. Reports state that 131 ...

In early February 2016, the Anthem of the Seas of Royal Caribbean’s fleet was slammed by 100 mile per hour winds and waves 30 feet tall after the cruise liner’s captain made the decision to sail right ...

The Spanish word “faro” means “lighthouse.” Lighthouses serve two main purposes—as a navigational aid and to warn boats of dangerous areas. Yet the captain of El Faro, departed from the meaning of the ...

What is Marine Insurance? Just as car insurance is necessary to adequately protect your automobile, marine insurance is required to protect your boat, cargo, and terminals. You will want the best ...

At Michael C. Black, P.A., we know the value of an experienced lawyer, especially in admiralty and maritime law cases. We consider it an honor to claim more than 50 years of combined experience, and ...

What is a Maritime Lien? There is nothing like the open sea. This is true in both description and legal precedents. Maritime law often involves legislation that looks strange in comparison to similar ...

In maritime law, the warranty of seaworthiness imposes on a shipowner an absolute duty to furnish a seaworthy ship. The duty cannot be delegated. Seaworthiness does not mean that a ship must be an ...

Going on a cruise is a dream vacation for many, offering relaxation, adventure, and stunning views. However, accidents can happen even in paradise. If you find yourself injured in a slip and fall ...

This week, a 32 year woman fell overboard from the Carnival Ecstasy about 27 miles from Freeport Bahamas. This comes just 4 months after a 33 year old, Samantha Broberg, fell overboard from the ...

Imagine that you are on vacation with your family, soaking up the sun on the deck of a cruise ship headed to the Caribbean. Suddenly, you slip and fall on a wet patch, breaking your hip. Now what? ...

What is a Maritime Lien? There is nothing like the open sea. This is true in both description and legal precedents. Maritime law often involves legislation that looks strange in comparison to similar ...

This week, a 32 year woman fell overboard from the Carnival Ecstasy about 27 miles from Freeport Bahamas. This comes just 4 months after a 33 year old, Samantha Broberg, fell overboard from the ...

In what is now the 19 th cruise ship death this year, a Queen Elizabeth passenger recently passed away after complications while boarding the cruise ship from a tender. The tender, a small boat ...