Coast Guard and LifeGuard responded to our distress call and negligently left my expensive boat near the rocks at Catalina.

You will need a maritime attorney to assist you with potential remedies. First, notify your vessel insurance. Once that policy pays benefits,...

First, you'll want to know if the contract is a "maritime contract." The simple answer is it involves commerce between two states. If the lake,...

If a person finds lost or abandoned property they are required to report the finding to law enforcement. Under Florida Statute 705.102(1), the...

Will I have to go to prison?

Yes, you could go to prison. First, review the terms of your probation. If you violate those terms, you can go immediately to prison (without...

Can res judicata be use as a defense can the following situation?

As with a lot of legal issues, "it depends." Sometimes a counter-claim is mandatory, and must be filed in response to a lawsuit on the same...

The short answer is "yes." That is, anyone with the filing fees and a written claim can file suit. The key question is whether you have a...

I have a Restraining Order against me which was never litigated because I was out of country..

First, if you were properly served with notice that someone was seeking a Restraining Order, and you failed to appear at the hearing, no evidence...

There are several attorneys in Hawaii who represent individuals with claims under the Federal Employee's Compensation Act (FECA). You can also...

What actions can I take to be compensated in a reasonable amount of time by entertainment cruises for my work place injury?

To determine entitlement to benefits, the first question is whether you were a "member of the crew" of the vessel or not. The classification...

What if im being openly discriminated against and my rights blatantly violated against by the union, employer, and LHWCA?

In general, Section 22 of the Longshore Act permits either party to modify an Order issued by an Administrative Law Judge. Section 22 requires...