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Category: Boating Accidents
Boating Accidents Are On The Rise
June 6, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe 2017 Boating Accident Statistical Report was issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday, May 16. In its press release, FWC reported that there was nearly a 14 percent increase in accidents during 2017.
Boat Fires - Who Is At Fault?
February 5, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsOn Sunday, January 14, 2018 a ferry boat, which was carrying passengers to a casino ship off the Florida Gulf Coast, caught fire. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael De Nyse of the U.S. Coast Guard said that investigators will determine a cause for Sunday night's fire and will examine the history of the boat and the company, Tropical Breeze Casino.
Boat Racing & Injuries – Who is Responsible?
January 15, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsMany people find boat racing to be an exhilarating sport. The boats are often flashy, high-tech and can race across the waves. With this ability comes danger. Those operating the boats have to be careful because just one maneuvering mistake could lead to disaster.
Boating Safety Tips for Florida's Waters
October 9, 2017 | Category: Boating AccidentsIt is no surprise that Florida leads the nation in boating accidents because Florida has the highest number of registered boats in the United States. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida reported 671 boating accidents in 2016, the most in the United States.
Nighttime Boating Negligence
August 31, 2017 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida has the second largest coastline in the United States (at 1,350 miles) and extensive freshwater river and lake systems throughout the state. In conjunction with yearlong warm weather, this makes Florida the premier destination for recreational boating in the nation, but it also creates an environment ripe for boating accidents. In a 2015 report conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division, Florida was found to have the largest number of registered recreational boating...
PWC Rental Facilities Can Be Held Responsible for Accidents
May 12, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal Injury, Wave Runner Accidents, Wrongful DeathA trip to the beach will reveal that Florida has many PWCs (personal watercraft), and the numbers are growing. With this growth, we can expect accidents to occur which cause injuries and even, on occasion, fatalities.
Boaters Beware of Underwater Electrical Hazards
February 14, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida has more than 1,540 miles of navigable inland waterways and a 1,350-mile coastline (the 2nd longest of all states, after Alaska), much of which is well-trafficked and utilized for both commercial and recreational purposes. Boating and related equipment accidents are therefore quite common.
Boaters Have Rights
January 31, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryIn Florida, both the operators and passengers of boats are entitled to bring personal injury claims (whether the defendant’s actions were negligent, reckless, or intentional) against other boaters if the defendant-operator in question caused their injuries.
What is the Liability When Chartering a Boat?
January 13, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryCharter boats, or boats for hire, are always popular, but even more so this time of year. However, there are risks of which many may not be aware when undertaking a charter.
Should BUIs Be Treated the Same as DUIs in Florida?
September 12, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryAn 18 year-old, Alex Otte, believes the answer to the question of equal treatment of BUIs and DUIs is yes, and she is working hard to make Boating Under the Influence (BUI) have the same fines and punishments as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in the state of Kentucky.