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You may be aware that if you are injured while working as a longshoreman or harbor worker, or if a loved one has been killed while working, you may be entitled to benefits under a federal workers compensation system known as the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA).  Longshoring or working in a harbor can be very dangerous and …

We often hear about “class action” lawsuits, however , the particulars of this type of lawsuit are sometimes misunderstood.  You may have even received mail saying you have been identified as a potential member of a class who is eligible to join in the lawsuit. Class actions occur where many people have been harmed by a particular product, action or …

Maritime Law is also known in English speaking countries as Admiralty Law.  It embodies the case law and statutes governing disputes arising on navigable waters. This area of law is a complex matrix of different laws and international treaties often overlapping each other.   Maritime law is an interesting mix of ancient legal theories, modern statutes, contract law and international treaties. …

Here’s What To Do If you are in an accident involving motor vehicles, it can unnerve you.  Of course we all know to get the name and insurance information from the driver(s) of the other vehicles, but there are other considerations besides the basic information. It is important to keep calm, and keep these things in mind.  Some people even …

In a prior article we discussed some common injuries that can occur on cruise ships, and some of the liability and compensation issues that arise.  In this article we are going to talk about a brand new case that addresses the issue of the cruise line’s liability for medical malpractice which occurs at the hands of the medical staff on …

In two previous articles we talked about the steps in initiating a lawsuit and what goes on in the phase known as discovery.   Now we will talk about what happens just before the actual trial, and what you might expect if your lawsuit has gotten to this point. First of all, be aware that different types of cases may have …

In a previous article we discussed what happens with an ongoing lawsuit.  That discussion set out some of the steps that must be taken before a lawsuit can even be filed, and ended with unsuccessful settlement talks. Assume for this discussion that the case involves a personal injury of some sort.  All the preliminary steps have been taken, but a …

What to Expect Very often we find that clients who have a valid claim or ongoing lawsuit do not really know what to expect.  It may seem that the process drags on forever, or that things aren’t really being pursued.  We hope to dispel that perception. We understand that being on the “outside” of a lawsuit looking in has a …

Hip Replacements Medical technology is developing at a lightening pace, along with other types of technology.  It is wonderful to know that a hip can be replaced.  These new developments are supposed to help us live longer, healthier, more active lives.  The advertisements show people hobbled over in pain prior to surgery, only to be bowling and skiing and dancing …

Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Rules Medical malpractice can result in very real, catastrophic and debilitating injuries.  We see and hear examples all the time of circumstances of medical malpractice, such as a surgeon removing the wrong limb, or leaving an instrument or a sponge inside a patient.  Wrong diagnoses, anesthesia errors and birth injuries are other examples of medical malpractice. …