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Huntington Woods is an upscale city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,151 at the 2000 census. Huntington Woods is an inner suburb of Detroit and is bounded by Ten Mile and Eleven Mile Roads to the north and south, and by Coolidge Highway and Woodward Avenue to the west and east. The city has adopted the nickname of "City of Homes. " The western portion of The Detroit Zoo is located in the city and contributes to its taxbase. Huntington Woods is a Commuter Town, where most residents work in or around the inner suburbs of Detroit.

Maritime And Admiralty Law Lawyers In Huntington Woods 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...