The Athens Convention in Cruise Ship Cases
In all cruise line claims by passengers, if the itinerary of the cruise does not include a U.S. port, the Athens Convention applies. That is because the U.S. is not a signatory to the Athens Convention. Thus, if the itinerary does include a U.S. port, the Athens Convention – including its cap on damages – does not…
Read MoreAppeals Court Says Woman Can Sue Target for Slip and Fall Case
Store owners and managers have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions for their customers. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries. This is called premises liability. The most common condition which causes accidents in stores are slip and falls. Slip and fall accidents in stores and…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Can Ruin Lives
Recently, a drunk driver hit a golf cart with a newlywed couple inside. In this horrific drunk driving crash in Folley Beach, South Carolina, a newlywed couple left their beachfront reception and hopped in a golf cart with two family members – it’s legal to drive golf carts on public roads in many places in…
Read MoreNews: Deadly Accident on the 79th Street Causeway May Have Been Caused by Drunk Driving
Miami Police say a Lamborghini driven by Alejandro Hall hit this Hyundai Elantra with so much force, the driver was ejected and killed. Hall has been charged with vehicular homicide. From the Miami Herald: A Georgia man with a suspended license was charged with homicide Tuesday morning after police said he rocketed a Lamborghini Urus…
Read MoreInvestigating Boating Accidents
Miami Herald: Police say alcohol played no role in fatal boat crash, but bodycam video raises questions The Miami Herald reported today that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which investigates all boating accidents in Florida, has come to the conclusion that alcohol was not a factor in the boating crash of a…
Read MoreCruise Excursion Injuries
Cruise passengers often are injured on cruise excursions. These are the side trips for which the cruise lines’ contract with local companies. The excursions are part and parcel of the cruise itself. The excursions are why many people take one particular cruise over another. The cruise lines market the excursions on the cruise lines’ websites.…
Read MoreDeadly Crane Accident at a Construction Site on the Grounds of Mercy Hospital in Miami
The Miami Herald reported on Saturday: A crane crashed at Coconut Grove’s HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Saturday afternoon, killing one person and injuring four others. The crane was on a construction site for a part of the hospital that was being renovated. “We will be contacting the families of the people involved,” said Miami District…
Read MoreWhy Diffuse Axonal Injuries Are Catastrophic Brain Injuries
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) even if it is “mild” can have a devastating effect on your life. Brains are vulnerable to injury. The brain is soft. It has the consistency of tofu. It is encased in a hard skull which has a lot of sharp edges on the inside. When there is some sudden…
Read MoreJohn H. (Jack) Hickey Named to 2024 Best Lawyers in America® List
Hickey Law Firm is proud to announce that firm founder John H. (Jack) Hickey has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America® for 2024.Hickey is recognized for his work in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The annual procedure for determining who qualifies for…
Read MoreThings to Know Before You Go – And What to Do If Things Go Wrong
Cruise Safety Tips from a Certified Specialist in Maritime Law Cruises can be great. But there are things to know before you go. Here are some helpful hints. First, you can learn from others. There are a massive number of people going on cruises. And that number increases every year. Over 20 million people took…
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