I had a boating accident.

I agree that non-injury accidents and those involving less than $2,000.00 "aggregate damage" accident is non-reportable. But, have you ever seen...

A joint liaison with the USCG would certainly avoid this issue. But, one can easily make the argument that a GPS tracking device placed on a vessel...

What rights do I have with a 2009 boat , bought as is from a boat dealership?

The first thing you need to do is identify a few facts. First, you need to determine whether your vessel exceeds 32 foot in length. The second...

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My father is passing from cancer and we donated his old boat. I found an unpaid repair bill. Are the new people responsible?

The repair bill which you mention is considered a lien for maritime necessaries under the Federal Maritime Lien Act and follows the boat regardless...

What Maritime Attorney Richard Allan indicated is 100% correct. I would add that the economics of going to federal court on a petitory action...

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

Attorney Richard is the guru of question such as yours. I would certainly heed his advice. I am curious as to while you were stripping the...

Can I own/operate a charter company in the USA as a Canadian if a USA owned company owns the vessel and be jones act compliant?

There may be some confusion among maritime attorneys in exactly what your question is referring to. The Jones-Sharforth act, also known as the...

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

You have not indicated whether you were injured; whether the incident occurred on the high seas; whether the man on the cruise was a crew member or...

What is the law on used boats and disclosure of problems in NC?

1st You should not discuss the facts on this website or any Social Media as attorneys read this site frequently and possibly the attorney for any...

Should I accept to be deposed without being served with a notice of deposition in Florida?

As is common courtesy, plaintiffs attorney is attempting to schedule the deposition both the date and time with you. I'm not sure if you have any...