Your wages are protected as per 46 USC 11109: "(a) Wages due or accruing to a master or seaman are not subject to attachment or arrestment from...

Can i sue a cruise line

You have not indicated what type of incident occurred, nor whether you were injured, nor whether your luggage was lost, nor whether the intentional...

A seaman's claim is quite different that a standard negligence case. In a standard negligence claim, a plaintiff must establish that the...

Technically, you own this vessel - whether you have taken the title to DMV or not - Under 327.02 (31)of the Florida Statutes - “Owner means a...

Do I need a civil attorney

Yes. To get to the bottom of this, if you ultimately must sue your partner, you will need a maritime attorney to possibly file suit under Rule...

JHopkins Hosp. suggests that living on a boat with an unstable platform will help me regain my balance.

I agree with my colleagues. This is not a maritime question, but instead more in the nature of the workers comp question. I would certainly be...

If you are asking about a boating license for you as an operator, then I agree with Capt. Richard response. If you are asking whether a boat with...

How do I collect money from a hospital due to an overpayment?

First off, this is not a maritime matter. You should simply speak to the supervisor in billing and get it straightened out. It's obviously an...

Lady left her boat for storage in a Marina- 7 years later the Marina found owner and billed them for storage & late fees

In these situations, while a marina likely has a maritime lien on the vessel for services or providing necessaries (storage) to the vessel,...

Do I have a civil case?

The sale of a vessel is dictated by the purchase agreement. From your question, I see the you may have waived the right to a seas trial, but the...