Ferry Accident Questions from Injured Passengers

In the aftermath of today's Seastreak Ferry accident in the lower Manhattan area of New York, passengers and crew who were aboard the ferry will have questions regarding their legal rights and their ability to seek compensation for injuries they may have sustained. According to the New York Times, "a...

At Least 57 injured, 2 Critically, in New York City Ferry Crash

"At least 57 injured, 2 critically, in New York City ferry crash" is the current headline from CNN as it has been reporting on this morning's accident involving a Seastreak high-speed catamaran ferry. Ferry Accident in New York Read about it in the New York Times Read about the crash...

Ferry Crashes Into a Manhattan, New York Dock Injuring 57 People

In news reports today, including this one from USA Today, a high-speed commuter ferry slammed into a Lower Manhattan dock Wednesday, injuring 57 people. According to the article, "Officer Sophia Tassy, a spokeswoman for the NYPD, said the Seastreak Wall Street ferry, a commuter run from New Jersey to lower...

Can I Sue A Cruise Ship If I Am Injured?

This is a question we receive quite often - "can I sue a cruise ship if I am injured - or was injured on a cruise?" The answer to that depends. First, if you were to bring a case against a cruise ship, it would actually be against the cruise...

Where will I need to sue a cruise line? Florida?

If you've been injured on a cruise ship and are seeking legal action against the cruise line, you're most likely going to need to file your case in Florida. This is a requirement within the ticketing contract that you signed in order to book your cruise. In the contract, there...

What is a maritime lawyer and when should you call one?

If you've been injured on a cruise ship or a on a work boat of some type, you may have been recommended to a maritime attorney. But what is a maritime lawyer and why should you call one? Maritime lawyers are uniquely qualified in the field of maritime and admiralty...