More than 200 passengers aboard two Royal Caribbean cruise ships have been infected with norovirus, causing the ships to dock for medical care. Cruise ship injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm explain how personal injury cases are argued against cruise lines. Both ships have docked in the U.S., one in San Diego and the other …
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Stricter Penalties for Boating DUI
Water accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report on several bills in Illinois Congress that would significantly increase penalties for people who operate boats while intoxicated. The series of measures would, among other provisions, require those convicted of a boating DUI to have their driver’s license suspended as well. That bill is sponsored by …
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on Drinking and Boating
Boating accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm announce that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a bill securing the requirements for those involved in boating accidents resulting in serious injury and death. The new law requires anyone involved in such an accident to consent to chemical testing of blood, breath or urine in order …
Fourth of July Safety on Land and Water
Auto and boat accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm remind the public that the Fourth of July weekend, though an exciting and fun time to celebrate, is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year. In Illinois alone there will be more than 100 roadside safety checks along with over 500 saturation patrols on …
National Safe Boating Week Begins May 18
Boat accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm remind the public that this week, May 18-24, 2013, is recognized as National Safe Boating Week. This week the U.S. Coast Guard initiates the “Wear It!” campaign, to spread the message of responsible and safe boating. Wearing life jackets is mandated by law in all 50 states, …
Carnival Cruise Ship Stranded in Gulf of Mexico
Stranded in the Gulf of Mexico off the Yucatan Peninsula, the 4,200 passengers aboard the Carnival cruise ship, Triumph, will have to wait until Thursday to reach land. Two tug boats are currently towing the massive ship to Port Mobile in Alabama. The ship was severely damaged by an engine fire on Sunday morning, causing …
Wrongful Deaths in Duck Boat Accident Go to Trial
The legal consequences of a tragic boat accident that occurred two years ago in Philadelphia are finally coming to the surface. In 2010, two Hungarian teenagers were tragically killed while riding one of the popular Duck Boat tour boats. While on the river, the boat’s engine malfunctioned, leaving the boat and its passengers vulnerable to …
Tragic Boating Accident Takes Four Young Lives
With temperatures rising and a holiday weekend on the way, our Chicago boat accident lawyers want to remind watergoers about the importance of safe boating practices. A harrowing crash on the Mississippi River on May 19th is a reminder of just how dangerous boating can be. In order to prevent such tragic accidents on the water, the …