Cruise Excursion Injuries
Cruise passengers often are injured on cruise excursions. These are the side trips for which the cruise lines’ contract with local companies. The excursions are part and parcel of the cruise itself. The excursions are why many people take one particular cruise over another. The cruise lines market the excursions on the cruise lines’ websites.…
Read MoreDeadly Crane Accident at a Construction Site on the Grounds of Mercy Hospital in Miami
The Miami Herald reported on Saturday: A crane crashed at Coconut Grove’s HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Saturday afternoon, killing one person and injuring four others. The crane was on a construction site for a part of the hospital that was being renovated. “We will be contacting the families of the people involved,” said Miami District…
Read MoreWhy Diffuse Axonal Injuries Are Catastrophic Brain Injuries
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) even if it is “mild” can have a devastating effect on your life. Brains are vulnerable to injury. The brain is soft. It has the consistency of tofu. It is encased in a hard skull which has a lot of sharp edges on the inside. When there is some sudden…
Read MoreJohn H. (Jack) Hickey Named to 2024 Best Lawyers in America® List
Hickey Law Firm is proud to announce that firm founder John H. (Jack) Hickey has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America® for 2024.Hickey is recognized for his work in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The annual procedure for determining who qualifies for…
Read MoreThings to Know Before You Go – And What to Do If Things Go Wrong
Cruise Safety Tips from a Certified Specialist in Maritime Law Cruises can be great. But there are things to know before you go. Here are some helpful hints. First, you can learn from others. There are a massive number of people going on cruises. And that number increases every year. Over 20 million people took…
Read MoreHow Do I Sue a Cruise Line?
This is a question I get all the time not just from cruise passengers but also from other lawyers. Why? Because most lawyers do not know how to sue a cruise line. All of the lawyers at Hickey Law Firm handle and specialize in these claims – claims of cruise passengers against cruise lines. The answer to the…
Read MoreWhat Is the Law When You Are Involved in an Accident Caused by an Uber or Lyft Driver?
Florida has a lengthy statute, Florida Statute Section 627.748, which applies to you in a ridesharing vehicle. The statute refers to Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies as Transportation Network Company(ies) (TNC). A list of rideshare companies to which these laws apply are: Uber Lyft Juno Gett Wingz Ziro Flywheel Grab Bolt Via Curb Gorjek Cabify Didi…
Read MoreFlorida Supreme Court Changes Rules for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
In a change to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure which takes effect immediately, the Florida Supreme Court is making it easier for medical providers to deny medical malpractice lawsuits by changing the procedural rules relating to when malpractice cases can be appealed. Per Florida Politics: The court rejected a motion by the University of…
Read MoreInjuries on the Job Outside of Workers’ Compensation
Injuries on the job in Florida usually involve workers’ compensation. That is, the injured worker usually will be covered by his employer who will carry workers’ comp insurance. If the worker is covered, generally here is what happens. The employer will be in charge of getting the worker all of the medical care the worker needs and to…
Read MoreFatal Nighttime Collision Between Boat and Fisher Island Ferry
A ferry which carries cars, residents and visitors from Watson Island/Miami Beach mainland to the exclusive Fisher Island and back collided with a 30′ boat in dark, early hours Sunday morning. The 30’ pleasure craft sunk as a result of the collision. Tragically, one person died and another sustained serious injuries. PortMiami was closed for…
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