When there is a catastrophic plane crash, it often makes the national news because such crashes are relatively rare. However, we rarely hear about catastrophic maritime accidents because, perhaps, they often more regularly. According to one report, over the past 10...
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Month: April 2021
Launching of the Dorothy Day initiates new ferry service
The Staten Island Ferry service just got its third state-of-the-art ferry with the launching of the Dorothy Day at the Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allenton facility in Panama City, Florida. As part of $300 million in investments for the New York City Department of...
People vacationing on cruises face safety, legal hurdles
Cruise ships are preparing to go back to sea after a long hiatus, but this means that as cruise ships sail, worker and passenger injuries are likely to occur. The following are an overview of cruise ship injuries and what makes these types of legal cases unique. What...
What is an admiralty court and what types of cases does one hear?
Maritime law is a niche area, and it is important for seafarers to understand their legal rights and options. This may include pursuing a legal claim if they are injured on-the-job or suffer some other type of tort at sea, such as breach of contract. Such cases may be...