Multiple media sources are reporting a passenger aboard the Carnival cruise ship Fantasy fell to his death from one of the upper decks of the ship’s atrium to the lobby level on January 27, 2012. The Carnival Fantasy was on a five day trip from Charleston to the Bahamas and […]
Category: Maritime Wrongful Death
On September 13, 2010, we posted an article about cruise lines’ liabilities for injuries and deaths occurring on shore excursions. Recently, a Miami, Florida Federal court determined a cruise line can be held liable for the wrongful death of a passenger during a shore excursion if the cruise line misstated […]
There is a well known South Florida regatta that takes place each year on Columbus Day Weekend in Biscayne Bay off Miami, Florida. Many “spectators” do not come so much to watch the race but, to party. In fact, the party that takes place along side the regatta (but is […]
It is common knowledge that commercial fishing is the most dangerous and deadly job in the United States. Thankfully maritime law provides benefits to those who lost a loved one while working the sea. We recently posted an article discussing commercial fishermen wrongful death and survival claims which can be […]
Commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported during 1992-2008 an average of 58 deaths occurred annually. This equates to a staggering 128 deaths per 100,000 workers! Thankfully, maritime law protects the rights of the loved ones of fishermen […]
