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Despite the recession, the cruise ship industry continues to enjoy thousands and thousands of passengers traveling on their ships. Particularly now, during the summer months, when most families schedule their family vacations, cruise ships are loaded with passengers unaware of dangers occurring on cruise ships. In just the last few weeks, news media have reported people falling overboard a cruise ship out of Mobile, Alabama, a passenger drowning after falling off a cruise boat when the captain… Continue

Many outdoor enthusiasts looking for thrilling and challenging ways to spend their leisure time find excitement in sports like kitesurfing. In kitesurfing, the rider, standing on a small surf board , uses a kite to harness wind power to move through the water. While people around the world have attempted to utilize kites for motion for centuries, kitesurfing as a sport did not develop until the 1990s. By 1998, kitesurfing had become a mainstream sport, with schools opening to teach it and a comp… Continue

The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Slip and fall at Wal-mart

Question: I went to my local Walmart the other night (two days ago to be exact).



I got a hand held basket and did my shopping. When I was done, I remembered I needed some ice. So, I proceeded to the front of the store to where the ice cooler is located. When I got t

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In the workplace, it often seems like employers hold the ultimate power. They have the final say on how much workers get paid, how many hours they work, and who works and who is fired. Given such power, workers often feel intimidated and fail to question or challenge employers who violate their rights. Alternatively, workers may not even know what their rights are. Overtime wages is a common area where employers take advantage of their workers, and employees should protect themselves by becoming… Continue

The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Slip and Fall case at Car Dealership

Question: I was at a used car dealership in Stuart, Florida and I fell down the top step of a pair of wobbly wooden stairs. The stairs had about six steps. I also was holding my 7 month old son in my hand when I fell. I landed on my back on the bott

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