Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
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View Miami admiralty & maritime blog posts and feel free to contact me any time. I am attorney Michael F. Guilford, leading the firm. I am involved in a number of legal associations, which are dedicated to the practice of maritime law. I strive to provide my clients with thorough representation and a legal strategy specifically tailored to their individual cases.
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Florida is the boating capital of the United States. With over 1 million boats registered to Florida residents, our state has more boating accidents than any other. When a boating accident does occur, it often does not fall under state law. Instead, it is governed by maritime or admiralty law. Understanding the complexities of litigation that fall under maritime law ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Passengers of the Ruby Princess were waylaid for three days in San Francisco after a docking accident punctured the hull of the behemoth cruise vessel. The passengers were offered refunds for their cruise if they chose to leave or given a 75% discount on another cruise if they chose to stay. The damage was repaired and the Coast Guard gave ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
A Disney Cruise Line worker was awarded $4 million in a personal injury lawsuit filed against her employer. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was injured when she was struck by a car in the Bahamas. Despite the fact that she sustained three broken ribs in the accident, the Carnival medical staff told her she was fit to go back ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
A woman in a wheelchair claims that she was injured when disembarking from a Carnival Cruise ship. She claims that despite asking for help, none of Carnival’s staff would help her and she couldn’t manage the incline. Her wheelchair went out of control and she struck a panel that was sticking out causing serious injury. She has since filed a ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Since January of 2010, there have been nearly 500 reports of sexual assaults aboard cruise vessels. The majority of these sexual assaults occurred aboard Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises, the two largest cruise operators in the U.S. That accounts for nearly 70% of all sexual assaults reported on cruise ships. According to the cruise lines, these statistics show a distorted ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Florida has nearly one million people with registered boats in the state. It’s not surprising then that Florida also has the largest number of boat accidents and injuries of any state in the country. These accidents can result in serious injury and even death. If you or a loved one has been involved in a boat accident, you may be ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Three Carnival Cruise Line passengers have filed a lawsuit against the cruise behemoth after the ship tilted allegedly causing injuries. The cruise ship was departing from Port Canaveral when the cruise line tilted. The plaintiffs claim they suffered injury during the boat tilt which happened shortly after the ship left the dock. They claim that the cruise line and its ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
1M ago
Sexual assaults are the most prevalent crime reported aboard cruise ships. Women and children are sexually assaulted by staff and by other crew members. When this occurs, it can be very difficult for the passengers to get their stories taken seriously. Since the cruise line provides all of the security, the company works for them. Often, sexual assaults go unreported ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
2M ago
When a boat accident occurs in Florida, a determination is made as to who is at fault for the accident. If the other boater was at fault for the accident, you are entitled to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. The Miami, FL boat accident attorneys at ..read more
Michael F. Guilford, P.A. Blog
2M ago
In January, the Department of Transportation released statistics related to incidents of physical assault and sexual violence aboard cruise lines. One cruise line, in particular, reported a much higher rate than the others. Carnival Cruise Line’s rate of sexual violence aboard cruise ships is now higher than in 27 U.S. states. The DOT data ..read more