Just because it is the end of summer does not mean it is the end of safe boating. South Florida is blessed with weather that allows us to enjoy the water year round. No matter what time of year you are boating, staying safe on the water is everyone’s job.
Remedies for Injured Seamen
The Coast Guard regards paddlboards as vessels and has safety requirements. Here is the equipment required if you are using a paddleboard:
You wouldn’t have an electrician fix your plumbing, so why would you hire a personal injury attorney that doesn’t practice in maritime cases?
Meeting with your maritime lawyer is the first step in pursuing your claim. Clients often ask what to bring to this first meeting and what they need to do to prepare for it. Below is a list of how to prepare for your maritime lawyer:
Not all personal injury lawyers are the same. Just as you wouldn’t hire a tax attorney to handle your divorce, why would you hire a personal injury attorney that doesn’t specialize in maritime personal injury claims to handle your boating/cruise accident?
Below is a list of the do’s and dont’s in the case you are a victim of a boating hit and run: DO
On July 30th, a 22-year-old man died while diving for lobsters on the first day of the mini-season in Pompano Beach. The Florida mini-season is a two-day event that always falls on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July. There is also an eight-month regular lobster season that runs
Maritime law is the law of the sea. It can apply to a whole host of different scenarios such as contracts for passage, salvage claims, injuries, etc. For the purposes of this writing, I will limit my discussion of the applicability of maritime law to injury cases.
Boating insurance coverage is, for the most part, similar to most other insurance policies. However, there are some distinctions that are VERY different. Typically, there are four types of insurance for a boat:
