As a practicing maritime attorney in South Florida, I often get questions regarding maritime law issues. While each case is different, here are some answers to those questions I hear most often. 1. What is the difference between maritime law and admiralty law? The difference between admiralty and maritime law
Recently the Palm Beach County Commission has stated a desire to examine a ban on pit bulls within the county. This plan will not succeed since Florida has made it unlawful to ban specific breeds at the county level (Miami-Dade passed their anti-pit-bull regulations before Florida made it unlawful and
Another major car company has released a large set of car recalls. This time that company is Ford, and the number of cars being recalled is 100,600. The company released six different sets of recalls earlier this week, joining the ranks of GM, Honda, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota. While announcing
Things happen at such a high rate of speed on the highway that our human capacity with normal “perception/reaction” time makes driving exceptionally dangerous. The problem lies in the fact that, after a short time, we get the feeling that driving is easy. It is true that driving itself, keeping
Insurance companies often underpay, mispay, or even refuse to make payments altogether. Why Florida doctors must hire a PIP lawyer? It’s essential for Florida doctors to understand the importance of hiring one to fight for their rights and ensure that all valid payments are made by the insurance carriers. Common
The unpredictable allure of the seas has called out to adventurers for centuries. Yet, with this call comes responsibility. The dramatic episode of a boat capsizing off the coast of Palm Beach serves as a pertinent reminder of the unpredictable nature of oceans. As a boat owner or an enthusiast,
How would you feel if you were chosen for jury duty, and the next day in court your Facebook profile was referenced? Well, the American Bar Association (ABA) has determined that it is ethical for attorneys and investigators to search and scan the social media sites of potential jurors as well
Earlier this week, it was discovered that certain car models from Honda, Mazda, and Nissan have a faulty airbag issue that shoots shrapnel at passengers when the airbag is deployed. The airbags involved in this recall are from Japan’s Takata Corp., a company that manufactures airbags, seat belts, steering wheels,
Florida leads the nation in boats with more than 900,000 registered vessels. It should come as no surprise then that Florida also leads the nation with the most watercraft thefts. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a non-profit organization that analyzes data on insurance claims, the top five
Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD awareness day. Since then, during the month of June, everyone is encouraged to raise public awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder. It may develop after individual experiences one or more traumatic events, including sexual assault,
