Maritime Law Blog

When discussing liquidating damages, some of the terminologies can be a bit confusing for the average non-lawyer. When looking at a contract, it’s essential to review the liquidating damages clauses. This term is only referring to any specified compensation amounts...

Are you thinking about purchasing your own boat? Here at Irwin Law Firm, we tell you all about the common mistakes we have witnessed people make when purchasing boats. We are excited to see that more people are buying their own boats for pleasure, but we are not...

Are you planning on embarking on a journey into the ocean? Well, here at Irwin Law Firm, we have maritime lawyers in Florida, and our maritime attorney provides tips and advice on how to navigate the ocean safely and how to prevent accidents as well. We understand...

Container ships are responsible for transporting around 90% of the world’s goods. Thousands of them sail the seas every single day, and these kinds of ships provide work for hundreds of thousands of sailors and crew. They also claim the lives of thousands. Some...

Cruises are a very popular way to spend a vacation, spend some time away, and see far away places while enjoying the ride there and back. On a ship alongside thousands of people, accidents are known to happen. Cruise lines know "operational mishaps," occur: sometimes...

It’s a fantastic feeling sailing away and working on a cruise ship in the summer. Don’t go to sea in the hurricane season without taking safety measures and educating everyone on your boat. Miami’s top maritime law attorney Irwin Law has some precautions to make your...

The best way to deal with fires on board cargo ships is to have precautionary measures in place to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Despite the advances in technological resources, shipping accidents are on the rise, which makes marine safety a critical...