Admiralty Lawyer

Questions over the jurisdiction of federal admiralty law have arisen after the February 24 death of Markus Groh, an Austrian attorney, who was bitten on the leg during a shark tourism dive in the Bahamas. The question at hand is whether Groh’s family is entitled to file a negligence lawsuit against the tour operator for failing to ensure the safety of its customers.

Under Florida law, a waiver signed by Groh before embarking on the dive may bar his family from claiming any damages. If federal admiralty law applies, however, the waiver may not be a factor.

If you have questions about admiralty law and how it applies to you, call an admiralty lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000 today.