There is nothing like exploring the vast oceans and visiting remote islands and other countries while sailing aboard a cruise ship. Many people would agree that nothing can replace the benefits of going on a cruise as the ultimate getaway to decompress, relax and enjoy some fun in the sun…
The most common type of boating accident in Florida usually involves a collision with another vessel. Whether you are planning on going for a boat ride or thinking about loaning your vessel to someone outside of your household, it is crucial to understand the maritime laws in Florida. The repercussions…
Under Florida law, a plaintiff has two years to bring a suit for negligence. See Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Although the waters surrounding our state play host to a number of accidents, many potential litigants are surprised to learn that the Florida legal rules, including the aforementioned statute of limitations, are…
Although contract formation is often considered a formal process involving parties sitting at a conference table negotiating terms and memorializing a final agreement, every day people unknowingly enter into binding agreements that have sweeping implications for their rights. The realities of modern contracting are at the center of the Third District…
As the home of two of America’s three busiest cruise ship ports and the headquarters of numerous cruise companies, the South Florida metropolitan area hosts a considerable amount of litigation involving personal injury at sea. A common surprise to many litigants, however, is that Florida law does not apply in…