Questions answered by S. Scott Bluestein

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A boat lounger/cover for the engine and ice compartment fell on my head after lifting it up. Who is liable for it falling?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on August 01, 2014

More information is needed. If this happened at work, you may have a claim for workers' compensation under either the Longshore and Harbor...

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What are the laws on cruise ships in international waters?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

You will need a maritime lawyer to help you with the case. What is the name of the cruise line? The reason I ask is that the cruise line ticket...

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Can I leave an anchored boat where it sank if it does not block a channel?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on July 03, 2014

I would move the vessel. Unfortunately, if another boater strikes the vessel, then you could be liable for the resulting damage. In addition...

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If I purchase waterfront property with unknown/non-registered boats docked at property, what are my legal rights/responsibility?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on June 29, 2014

I agree with Mr. Woodward. You need to hire a lawyer in your area. There are a lot of different legal rights involved.

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I am a victim of a felony, where do I get a lawyer and what kind do I need?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

You are going to need a maritime lawyer in the event that you suffered personal injuries to handle a claim against the cruise lines. You need a...

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I was hurt at work and workers comp ins co is not calling me about my claim. Do I need to seek an attorneys help?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on May 07, 2014

I would immediately hire a lawyer with workers' compensation experience. You do not want to hurt your case by saying the wrong thing to the...

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What do I do to get worker comp reopened or what?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on March 27, 2014

The other lawyers have provided you with good advice.

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Maritime law question while running the boat thru a narrow channel, hit something, must I pay damage?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on March 27, 2014

I agree with everyhting that is being said by the other lawyers. You will need a maritime lawyer to assist you with this case. I assume that...

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I was wrongfully detained and labeled suicidal on a cruise ship this week by a Doctor, do I have a case?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

I am a maritime lawyer, who represents passengers against cruise lines all of the time. Do you have a copy of the medical records from the ship?...

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My friend and I buy old used boats, fix them up, and sell them. Do we need a special 'dealer' license (like a used car dealer)?

S. Scott's answer | Answered on January 18, 2014

You need to contact California Department of Fish and Wildlife about requirements. In SC if you only sell a few boats, then you would not...

S. Scott Bluestein's Answers (26)

A boat lounger/cover for the engine and ice compartment fell on my head after lifting it up. Who is liable for it falling?

What are the laws on cruise ships in international waters?

Can I leave an anchored boat where it sank if it does not block a channel?

If I purchase waterfront property with unknown/non-registered boats docked at property, what are my legal rights/responsibility?

I am a victim of a felony, where do I get a lawyer and what kind do I need?

I was hurt at work and workers comp ins co is not calling me about my claim. Do I need to seek an attorneys help?

What do I do to get worker comp reopened or what?

Maritime law question while running the boat thru a narrow channel, hit something, must I pay damage?

I was wrongfully detained and labeled suicidal on a cruise ship this week by a Doctor, do I have a case?

My friend and I buy old used boats, fix them up, and sell them. Do we need a special 'dealer' license (like a used car dealer)?