Southern Florida has its share of injuries
on and around water. Indeed, Florida ranks
number one in maritime injuries. This page
is designed to serve as a knowledge base for
those whose lives have been affected by a
maritime accident. If you have been injured
or lost someone because of a boating
accident or
shipping accident, you may be entitled to
monetary compensation. With over 30 years
experience, our maritime lawyers have
successfully represented clients in claims
where an injury or property damage occurs on
or at sea. As a Rosen and Rosen client, you
will receive professional and aggressive
representation and the support of a
tenacious legal team who knows the laws
governing navigation, shipping and
recreational boating.
The United
States Admiralty and Maritime law presides
over navigation and shipping, including
waters; commerce; seamen; piracy; towage;
wharves, piers, and docks; insurance;
maritime liens; canals; and recreation. The
laws that apply to vessel accidents on and
off-shore are complex and encompass federal
and state regulations, and may also be
impacted by international treaties and
conventions including:
- The
Jones Act protects ill or injured
"seamen who are in the service of the
ship".
A seaman who suffers injury or illness
in the performance of their job may be
entitled to compensation for food,
lodging, medical care and unearned
wages.
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Individuals or passengers on a vessel
are entitled to a certain standard of
care. If the ship owners fail to
exercise reasonable care for guests or
visitors on the vessel, they may be held
liable for negligence. Boat owners can
also be held liable for injuries and
death involving assaults, mechanical
failures, piloting error and
intoxication at sea.
If you have
been hurt or have lost a loved one in a
boating accident, contact
the boating accident attorneys at Rosen and Rosen. We can be
reached at (954) 981-1852 or contact us via
our online contact
form. We serve victims of boat accidents in
South Florida, including
Hollywood,
Pembroke Pines,
Aventura,
Hallandale,
North Miami Beach,
Sunny
Isles,
Cooper City, and
Dania
Beach.
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