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I am seeking legal assistance after my sister was fatally hit by a cargo train on March 8th. According to the initial coroner's report, she was walking on the tracks and the train captain sounded a warning but couldn't stop in time. We do not have any surveillance footage, and neither the... View More 
answered on Apr 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss.
Do not speak with the insurance company or anyone else without an attorney.
First step contact an experienced. There are a number of us on Justia.
I signed a contract on September 16, 2024, in the Netherlands for a boat purchase, with terms stating "net price imported and delivered to the USA northeast." The contract does not include clauses about changes in tariffs or duties. Recently, new tariffs have been imposed. The seller... View More
I operate a boat rental business registered as an LLC in Virginia. We launch from Gravelly Point, Arlington, VA, utilizing the Potomac River under DC jurisdiction, and sometimes use the Occoquan River. The business is personally operated by me, without employees, primarily during weekends. Although... View More
Upon disembarkation from a cruise, my teens' cards were revoked, and we were unable to leave the ship for over an hour. Cruise staff initially told me that my teens were part of an incident, while CBP later stated they were potential witnesses. Despite repeatedly asking if we were being... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
It’s understandable that you’d be concerned about what happened during your disembarkation. In general, both the cruise line and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have the authority to question individuals if they believe there is a potential involvement in an incident or if they require... View More
I am a member of a yacht club in Washington State and own a boathouse. The yacht club is requesting members to provide a key for inspections, specifically to ensure there is a fire extinguisher present, but this requirement is not stated in any contract or bylaws. A few members, including myself,... View More
Do I have to pay taxes to Hacienda for boxes sent to the port in Puerto Rico related to my move?
I’m fighting a TRO where the petitioner presented fake text messages as threats from me. The messages don’t show my real number, only my name, which could’ve been manually changed in her contacts. I suspect she used a spoofing app. The judge ruled against me, stating she’s not liable for... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2025
First, sorry you are going through this. It appears you may have gone through trial without counsel. I highly recommend you get an attorney. I have seen these cases before and they are becoming increasingly common. 1) You absolutely need to file a motion for reconsideration 20 days with phone... View More
I was on Cathay Pacific flight CX233 from Hong Kong to Milan, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (B-KQV). After flying for 4 hours and 26 minutes, we had to make an emergency landing in Lanzhou, China due to an engine failure, which seriously endangered my life. The airline provided accommodation and... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
You may be entitled to compensation, but since your flight was operated by Cathay Pacific, an airline based in Hong Kong, EU regulations won't apply directly unless the delay involved a European carrier or was departing from the EU. However, airlines generally have obligations under... View More
My Wife owns a 21' SeaRay boat and had a man give us a verbal quote of 5 to 6 thousand dollars for the work we wanted done. He wanted us to pay him $4000. last week and hit us with a total bill of 8 thousand dollars.
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answered on Dec 23, 2024
Under California law, merchant’s lien is on the agreed amount of repairs or the value of services provided whichever is less.
The verbal initial agreement and any subsequent modification agreement is also enforceable, but your consent to additional costs are key, although the merchant... View More
No further information or contractual provisions to consider
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
Under Cayman Islands flag state law, seafarers do not accrue annual leave while on paid leave (holiday). According to the provisions outlined in "Benedict on Admiralty," justified absences from work, such as holidays, are not considered as annual leave DOC. No. 9-1A MARITIME LABOUR... View More
Specifically, do the onboard shops follow the laws of the ship's flag state, the laws of the cruise company's home country, the local laws of the port of call, or another jurisdiction?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
In summary, onboard shops and stores on cruise ships typically follow the laws of the ship's flag state, but U.S. laws apply when the ship is within U.S. territorial waters or under specific international agreements.
Sales on cruise ships are primarily regulated by the laws of the... View More
Have brain injury from Tylenol
answered on Nov 9, 2024
I'm sorry about your brain injury. I'm not certain if this is an admiralty/maritime matter (a category chosen for the post). It looks more like product liability (injuries involving dangerous/defective products, including pharmaceutical drugs). There isn't very much detail to go by... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Changing your status from a U.S. citizen to a State National does not exempt you from the laws established by the federal government. The legal system in the United States is based on the Constitution, which applies uniformly to all individuals within its jurisdiction. Attempting to alter your... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
It's difficult for attorneys here to take up your offer to represent you. The format is brief Q & A - no solicitation or attorney referral. The closest thing to an attorney referral here is the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. You... View More
I was damaged by some Superior Court judges misconduct and fraud and I would like to file a claim against their official bonds and their owes of office but they will not inform me where to obtain them or or even provide me a copy when I write the court clerk / executive officer
answered on Oct 4, 2024
It is very unlikely you can obtain name of the surety (generally an insurance company that sells the bond to the principal (the judge.)) You can submit a request for information, but it will most likely be denied. If you have a viable case for judical misconduct and fraud you would file a claim... View More
A felon in possession was officially charged and is being tried on Unlawful possession of handgun. I thought one was a misdemeanor and the other was a felony charge.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
DA has discretion on the criminal charge. So if he chooses a misdemeanor, that is his prerogative.
911 refuses to give an emergency address and gets aggressive when I ask ive been here 4 years now
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
Try bringing up to your County Commission.
answered on Aug 21, 2024
Your question might fall outside this forum, which deals largely with U.S. laws and courts. Someone who is familiar with the shipping laws of India would need to advise. The SHORT answer is that it could depend on who is using the data, what the data being used is, if permissions have been granted,... View More
I wish to keep my natural rights, my status as a sentient being
answered on Aug 10, 2024
This doesn't appear related to "Admiralty/Maritime" law-related, one of the posted categories. It might be closer to sovereign citizen-based principles. In terms of maritime law, law firms that practice in that area would not be likely to be able to offer guidance on these concepts. Good luck
Someone saw the video and reported it to the cruise lines. And I was banned for life. Not for getting caught for smoking weed. Banned because of a video of me smoking onboard. Can I sue?
answered on Jul 9, 2024
They'll do that. The short answer is that cruise lines have a no-marijuana policy. It's possible the video was flagged as a violation of policies, and that it could be used as evidence in subsequent proceedings if it appeared on social media or other public forums. Good luck
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