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Haulover Inlet has earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most treacherous boating passages. This narrow man-made channel connecting Biscayne Bay to the Atlantic Ocean produces steep, breaking waves that challenge even experienced captains—and those conditions contribute to boat accidents that leave victims with serious injuries. If you were hurt […]

Operator inattention is the leading cause of boat accidents in Miami. When boat operators fail to maintain a proper lookout—whether due to distraction, inexperience, or simply not watching where they’re going—collisions, groundings, and serious injuries follow. Miami’s congested waterways, heavy tourist traffic, and year-round boating season make this problem especially […]

Sexual assault is the most commonly reported serious crime on cruise ships. That single fact, documented in federal data collected under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA), answers the question many prospective passengers and recent victims ask: just how common are these crimes at sea? The answer is […]

Rental boat injuries in Miami happen with alarming regularity. The combination of inexperienced operators, crowded waterways, and equipment that may not be properly maintained creates conditions where serious accidents occur every year. If you rented a boat in Miami and suffered an injury, understanding what types of accidents are most […]

Jet ski rental injuries in Miami happen with alarming regularity. Riders collide with other watercraft, suffer internal trauma from high-pressure water jets, or lose control when equipment malfunctions. If you were hurt on a rental jet ski, you may be wondering whether you can hold the rental company accountable—especially if […]

Parasailing accidents don’t happen randomly. When a towline snaps hundreds of feet in the air or a sudden wind gust drags a participant into a pier, specific factors caused that outcome. Understanding the most common causes of parasailing accidents helps injured participants and their families make sense of what went […]

If you were hurt on a cruise ship, you’re probably wondering whether your situation requires an attorney—or whether you can handle things on your own. The answer, for most passengers, leans toward yes: a lawyer experienced in maritime injury claims can make a significant difference in both the process and […]

If you’ve been injured on a cruise ship, one of the first questions you probably have is simple: what is my case worth? It’s a reasonable question, and you might expect a straightforward answer—something like an average settlement range to give you a sense of what to expect. The reality […]

Filing an injury claim against a cruise ship is not like filing a typical personal injury lawsuit. Cruise ship injuries fall under federal maritime law, which imposes unique procedural requirements, strict contractual deadlines, and mandatory venue rules that passengers rarely encounter in other contexts. Missing a single deadline—sometimes hidden in […]

If you were injured aboard a Carnival cruise ship, you may be wondering whether you have the right to take legal action against one of the world’s largest cruise companies. The short answer is yes—passengers can sue Carnival Cruise Line for injuries caused by the company’s negligence. But pursuing that […]