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Category: Boating Accidents
Drinking & Boating Can Lead to Injuries
September 1, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryWhether you live on the Florida coast or near a lake, owning or having access to a speed boat, pontoon or a personal watercraft is nothing out of the ordinary. But because being out on the lake or ocean is so popular, Florida experiences a high number of boating-related injuries and fatalities.
6 Reasons Boats Catch Fire
July 18, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryBoat fires are particularly dangerous. In the May and June 2016 three boat fires occurred in south Florida.
Hit and Run Accidents On Florida's Waterways
July 6, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryHit and run accidents are frequently in the news and are often about vehicle accidents. However, these accidents also happen on our waterways. NBC-2 reported, after a May 29, 2016 Cape Coral boat crash, that authorities were investigating an accident where two juveniles were fishing when a speeding boat hit their boat near the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The boat causing the accident left the scene.
Tips for Boating with Children
April 18, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoating accidents happen too often and can cause serious injuries to children. With thousands of miles of beautiful coastline, Florida is ideal for boating with families, and many enjoy spending quality time together. A challenge for parents is cruising safely with children.
Personal Watercraft Popular, But Dangerous
April 11, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe U.S. Coast Guard reported that in 2014 (latest available statistics) PWCs (personal watercraft) were involved in 30 percent of all reported boating accidents. In these accidents there were 592 injuries and 34 deaths.
Boat Propellers Continue to Cause Accidents
March 2, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Reports show there are approximately 265 accidents where the victim was struck by a motor boat or propeller, of which 28 to 47 of these accidents result in death on an annual basis in the U.S.
What is a Boater Float Plan?
January 20, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsAs a state, Florida Fish & Wildlife reports that Florida has the “unfortunate distinction of being the national leader in boating fatalities.” In the list of top ten Florida counties for boating accidents in 2014, they ranked Collier County 7th and Lee County 5th.
Boat Fires - Manufacturers May Have Liability
October 9, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsA boat fire in Collier County on September 7, 2015, sent one person to the hospital. Another boat fire in August 2015 in the Intracoastal led to an evacuation of a Palm Beach County waterfront restaurant.
Recent Fatal Boat Accident Still Under Investigation
July 28, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsAccording to the Sun Sentinel, a 24-year-old man was killed when the boat on which he was riding hit a concrete dock located along the Intracoastal Waterway. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on a Saturday in late May, and two other passengers onboard the boat were hurt and taken to Broward Health Medical Center.
Boat Propeller Accidents Can Be Avoided
June 8, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoating accidents can happen quickly. Someone falls overboard and is then struck by a propeller. If you, or someone you know, is injured as the result of the propeller system of a boat, jet ski or any other watercraft, you have the right to seek compensation.