Learn More About Maritime And Admiralty Law in Cadillac, Michigan

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Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,000. The city is situated at the junction of US 131, M-55 and M-115. Approximately five miles north-northwest of Cadillac lies the geographic center of Michigan. Cadillac became the county seat after the so-called "Battle of Manton," in which a show of force was involved in enforcing a controversial decision to move the county seat from Manton, Michigan.

Maritime And Admiralty Law Lawyers In Cadillac Michigan

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What is maritime and admiralty law?

Admiralty and maritime law involves cases related to navigation and commerce on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Admiralty and maritime cases can involve injuries to longshoremen and vessel crew members, contracts for cargo shipping, vessel collisions, and cruise ship passenger injuries. If your issues involves ships and shipping, business or commerce transacted at sea, finds and salvage, the duties, rights, and liabilities of ship owners, ship masters, and other maritime workers, it is within the realm of admiralty law.

Answers to maritime and admiralty law issues in Michigan

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

Can an injured seaman or fisherman bring a claim for injuries caused at work?

The Jones Act allows an injured seaman or fisherman to bring a claim against his or her employer for the negligence...

Can paying passengers bring a personal injury claim against a boat or cruise ship operator?

Paying passengers who are injured on a boat or cruise may bring a lawsuit against the boat owner if the owner's...