Posts by Jack Hickey
Cunard’s Refurbished Queen Elizabeth to Spend Season in Miami: What Does This Mean for Injured Passengers?
Cunard, a UK-based cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced that it is refurbishing the Queen Elizabeth ship before it moves to Miami for a full season. From a Press Release of Cunard: The luxurious 2,000 guest ship will undergo a significant refit from February 25 to March 13, 2025, in Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard…
Read MorePolice Allege Keys Charter Boat Captain Was Drunk and High After Slamming Vessel into Bridge
Police arrested Florida Keys fishing boat captain Laurence Lewis, 42, of Nauti Tails Fishing Charters, in connection with a devastating boat accident back in July. Authorities report that Lewis was drunk on tequila and high on drugs when he slammed his boat into the South Pine Channel Bridge in the Lower Keys around 1:30 am…
Read MoreCollier County Airboat Collision Injures 24 People
On December 13, two airboats collided in Collier County, injuring at least 24 people and sending 16 to the hospital. Per 7 News Miami: Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, responded to the scene of the crash south of U.S. 41 East at Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, Friday afternoon. “Looks like…
Read MoreTragic Fort Lauderdale Marina Boat Explosion Kills One
A tragic accident at Broward Marina in Fort Lauderdale killed a 41-year-old man from Quebec this week and severely injured six others. The boat was reportedly at a fuel station just before 6 p.m. on December 23, 2024, when it exploded and burst into flames. A pontoon boat nearby also caught fire as the flames…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Recall Sparks Concerns: Find Out If Your Motorcycle is Safe
Harley-Davidson has issued a recall for over 41,600 motorcycles. The reported problems can potentially cause a short circuit that can lead to the loss of propulsion and power. According to the notice, this issue can increase the risk of a crash. Harley owners need to check to find out if their motorcycle is included in…
Read MoreHow To Choose A Boating Accident Lawyer – 5 key questions
Seriously injured in a boating accident? If so, you need a lawyer. But you need a specialist. Why? Because this area of the law is highly specialized. Maritime law applies if the accident involved a small boat, large boat, yacht, cruise ship, jet ski, and any other “vessel” which was in any “navigable water”. And…
Read MoreCruise Ship Worker Hid Cameras in Guests’ Rooms
Cruise ship worker Arvin Joseph Mirasol received a 30-year sentence this week after pleading guilty to producing child pornography. From December 2023 until his arrest in March 2024, the 34-year-old citizen of the Philippines installed hidden cameras in guests’ bathrooms aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. It’s possible that Mirasol filmed hundreds of…
Read MoreFather and Son Killed in Tragic Personal Watercraft Crash in Marathon in The Florida Keys
Officials reported that a fatal personal watercraft accident claimed the lives of a 47-year-old man and his 9-year-old son this week in Marathon in the Florida Keys. The crash took place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, when the small watercraft collided with a seawall in a Boot Key Harbor canal. Reports indicate that…
Read MoreDefective Cruise Ship Doors Are Injuring Passengers
Each year, people flock to cruise ships to get away, relax and embark on an adventure. In fact, in 2023, more than 30 million people boarded cruise ships to enjoy their vacations. Sadly, for some unlucky travelers, these trips leave them injured or worse because of negligent cruise operators and faulty equipment. According to recent…
Read MoreCPSC Determines Amazon is Liable for Defects in the Products it Distributes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold by third-party sellers on its platform. This decision, following an administrative law judge’s ruling, mandates Amazon to develop plans to notify purchasers and the public about these dangerous items, including faulty carbon monoxide detectors,…
Read MoreDrownings in Man-Made Lakes in Florida
Florida is known for its many man-made lakes, including Lake Osceola, Laguna Solé, and Rodman Reservoir. Unfortunately, these artificial bodies of water, created for various purposes such as residential developments, recreational activities, and water management, can pose significant dangers to individuals who use or live near them. If you’ve lost a loved one to a…
Read MoreNorris Cut Inlet Boat Accidents
Norris Cut is a waterway located in Florida, acting as a natural passage between Fisher Island and Virginia Key. Located just south of the main channel that leads into the Port of Miami, Norris Cut has a rich history and plays an important role in the area’s infrastructure. Geologically, Norris Cut is a relatively young…
Read MoreBaker’s Haulover Inlet Boat Accidents
Baker’s Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and sits between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. The inlet is known for its strong currents and can be challenging to navigate, especially during high tide or rough weather conditions. It’s a popular…
Read MoreHaulover Inlet Boat Accidents
Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and separates the barrier island of Bal Harbour from the mainland. The inlet is renowned for its strong currents and is a favorite spot for many for boating, fishing, and water sports. It’s also known…
Read MoreGovernment Cut Inlet Boat Accidents
Government Cut inlet in Miami is an important maritime artery, serving as the primary access point to the bustling Port of Miami. Carved through the barrier islands of Miami Beach, this man-made channel connects the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the waters of Biscayne Bay. Its strategic location not only facilitates the smooth…
Read MoreMedical Alert Device Wrongful Death Claim: Can a Medical Device’s Failure Be Wrongful Death?
Medscope America Corp. and Avantguard Monitoring Centers LLC settled a lawsuit brought by a man in Georgia who believes his mother’s distress call on such a device was handled in a negligent manner. She did not get the medical care she needed, and that led to her death. In this case, Loretta Lewis used the…
Read MoreFlorida Court Orders State Farm to Face Bad Faith Claim
A recent case in Florida is back after an appeals court ruled State Farm must face claims of bad faith after rejecting an offer to settle a car crash lawsuit that ultimately led to a $3 million verdict. The appeals court believed that State Farm could still have acted in bad faith in the way…
Read MoreNEWS: Norwegian Cruise Lines Employee Arrested for Alleged Stabbing Spree
Ntando Sogoni, 35, of South Africa, was arrested on May 7 in Juneau, Alaska after allegedly stabbing three individuals with a pair of medical scissors the day before. According to reports, personnel aboard the Norwegian Encore saw Sogoni trying to deploy a lifeboat and took him to the medical center for evaluation. At that point,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Boater Who Fatally Struck Teen Has Been Identified
NBC reports that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the hit-and-run boater who fatally struck a 15-year-old girl in Biscayne Bay this past weekend. Carlos Guillermo Alonso of Coral Gables was, apparently, the only person on the vessel at the time. Per NBC News, the Commission’s “one-page report lists Alonso as the…
Read MoreLyft Can Be Sued for Failing to Protect a Child from Sexual Abuse
A federal court has said that Lyft can be held liable for the sexual abuse of a teenage girl. Per Law360, “The suit… claims that on Jan. 3, 2022, co-defendant Christopher Harvey called a Lyft driver to pick up Doe, then 14, and drive her to New York, where she was sexually abused. The suit…
Read MoreHusband Sues Disney for Wrongful Death of His Wife
Disney is facing a lawsuit for the wrongful death of Kanokporn Tangsuan, who had an allergic reaction to food she ate at a restaurant in Disney Springs. She told the restaurant she had food allergies. They claimed those foods were not in their meals. That was not the case. Tangsuan’s death was completely avoidable, and…
Read More$1.48M Verdict Against Dollar General in Slip and Fall in Port Orange, FL Is Affirmed
Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal affirms a verdict for the Plaintiff in a slip and fall inside a Dollar General Store in Port Orange, Florida. The Court held that there certainly was sufficient evidence of notice to the store of the dangerous condition, the heavy rain which had caused the store to put up…
Read MoreMinnesota Orthopedic Center No Longer Has to Pay $110 Million After Mishandling a Patient’s Leg Surgery
In 2019, man named Anuj Thapa filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Minnesota orthopedic center, and in 2022 was awarded $110 million for pain and suffering damages by a jury. A federal magistrate judge, however, has deemed that award excessive. According to an article published by Law360, Thapa is expected to have ongoing pain…
Read MoreNEWS: Florida Federal Court Order Denies Target’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
A man named Michael Eddings was on his way to check out at Target, but as he approached the checkout lane with his cart, there was a plastic bag in his pathway, causing him to slip and fall. As a result, he filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation for negligence. According to Law 360, there…
Read MoreAbout the Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures Collision Lawsuit
Hickey Law Firm announces it has filed a lawsuit in connection with the Thriller speedboat collision that happened on February 11, 2024 off of Port Miami. The collision injured 29 and sent 13 to the hospital. The Thriller speedboat and a charter vehicle collided close to 3:15pm. One of the boats involved was Thriller Miami…
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