Boating and Maritime

Maritime Injury Rights and Compensation: What You Must Know

If you’ve suffered a maritime injury, understanding your rights and potential compensation is crucial. Whether you’re a seaman, longshoreman, shipyard worker, or offshore worker – navigating the complex world of maritime law can be challenging. This comprehensive guide will help you understand your maritime injury rights and compensation options, ensuring that you can protect your… read more

Salvaged Pirate Treasure: An Unusual Attorney Fee

As is the practice with most maritime injury attorneys, Lattof & Lattof handles cases on a contingency basis. This means that our fees are based upon a percentage of whatever we recover for our clients. Therefore, the collection of the attorney fee is “contingent” on getting money for the client. If the client doesn’t get… read more

The Mysterious Disappearance Of The SS POET

On October 24, 1980, the cargo ship, SS POET left the port of Philadelphia carrying corn to Egypt. On board was a crew of 34 sailors, including 5 merchant seamen from Mobile, Alabama. The ship sailed into the Bermuda Triangle and was never heard from again. This is how Lattof & Lattof’s connection with the… read more