Florida Admiralty & Maritime Lawyers
Admiralty or maritime law is the law of the sea; this highly specialized area of law is a set of substantive and procedural laws governing ships, shipping, and business activities at sea. The rights, duties, and liabilities of ship owners, masters, and other maritime employees are also covered under this law. The flag flown by a ship determines the law on board under maritime law. However, the location of a ship or vessel also plays a major factor in establishing the proper forum for an admiralty/maritime case. Other admiralty-related legal topics include finds and salvage at sea, maritime liens, forfeitures and penalties, towage, marinas, maritime contracts, and maritime injuries.
Cruise ships are a popular getaway for people across the country. The cruise ship lines are responsible for ensuring that conditions on board their vessels are safe for passengers and the crew. However, poor maintenance, lack of proper security, and improperly trained crew and staff can result in dangerous accidents that cause serious injury or wrongful death. Cruise line injury victims are entitled to compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The trusted maritime and personal injury law firm of Cassidy & Black, P.A., provides experienced legal representation to people with cruise ship injury and wrongful death claims.
Established in 1984, Cassidy & Black, P.A., is a Miami, Florida, maritime law firm that has built a successful practice specializing in admiralty and maritime law, maritime arbitration, maritime injuries, transportation law, cargo insurance law, marine cargo, vessel arrests, cargo recovery, cargo subrogation, personal injury, boat accidents, cruise ship injury, negligence on board ship, Jones Act, and yacht claims. Proud of its success and proficiency in negotiating the legal complexities of the cruise vessel, commercial shipping, and yachting industries, the firm provides rich practical knowledge, education, and experience to represent passengers, crew members, shippers, other individuals, and businesses in all types of admiralty and maritime, personal injury, and transportation law matters.
