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Category: Boating Accidents
Boating Accidents in Stormy Weather: Legal Rights and Resources for Fort Myers Residents
July 31, 2024 | Category: Boating AccidentsWhile boaters always need to prioritize safety, this is especially important when boating in stormy weather. Storm conditions increase the risk of being involved in a serious accident—whether a swamping, a capsize, or a collision with another vessel or something else in the water. What can you do to stay safe, and what should you do if you are involved in a boating accident during a storm? Below, Fort Myers injury attorney Randall L. Spivey discusses your rights and options under the law.
Springtime Boating Safety: Tips for Accident Prevention in Florida's Waters
April 22, 2024 | Category: Boating AccidentsSpring is here. For many Florida residents, that means it is time to get back on the water. With winter’s coldest days behind us and the sweltering heat of summer just around the corner, April and May are two of the best months to go boating in the Sunshine State. But, with more boats on the water during springtime, the risk of being involved in an accident increases significantly. With this in mind, here are 10 tips for avoiding boating accidents this spring from Fort Myers accident lawyer...
Liability in Florida Boating Accidents
February 29, 2024 | Category: Boating AccidentsBefore personal injury lawsuits can be filed, liability must be determined. Several entities could be responsible.
Why Florida Boater ID Cards are Important
September 7, 2023 | Category: Boating AccidentsIn the U.S., 75 percent of boat operators who crashed last year had never taken a boating safety course. Boating safety courses are important to the safety of Floridians and visitors enjoying our waterways.
Does Your Boat Have Florida’s Required Safety Equipment?
June 29, 2023 | Category: Boating AccidentsSouthwest Florida waters are very busy because of the influx of permanent residents and visitors. Boating is a popular pastime, and boaters need to be aware of Florida’s requirements for safety equipment.
New Boating Safety Act to Combat Florida’s High Boating and Jet Ski Accident Rate
June 8, 2023 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida has ranked No. 1 in water-related accidents in the United States for many years. The new Florida boating law was enacted to help decrease this statistic.
Why Taking Good Photos at Florida Accident Scenes Is Important
May 4, 2023 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Boating Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Truck AccidentsPersonal injury cases are decided by the evidence, and the evidence is presented by various means, including photographs.
What Were the Leading Causes of 2022 Florida Boating Accidents?
March 14, 2023 | Category: Boating AccidentsAs we enter the 2023 Florida boating season, our Fort Myers boating accident lawyers review the causes and risks of Florida boating accidents that happened in the 2022 season.
Impaired Boating – A Leading Factor in 2021 Fatal Boating Accidents
December 1, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsThere were 751 Florida boating accidents in 2021, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) arrested 93 boaters for boating under the influence (BUI).
Fort Myers Boating Accident Attorney Says “Make Boating Safety a Priority”
August 23, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoating safety should be a priority for all Southwest Florida boaters. We are providing safety tips every boat operator should know and follow.