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Category: Boating Accidents
Safe Towing Tips for RVs and Boats
February 9, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsAccording to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, travel trailer sales have been at some of the highest levels in decades. The association anticipates in 2015, that 360,400 travel trailers will be sold, an increase of over 4 percent from those sold in 2014. With these increased sales of travel and boat trailers, many new trailer owners will be on the road. This makes it important to understand how to safely pull a trailer on the road.
Boating in Southwest Florida - Keep It Safe Part 3 -- Don't Drink and Drive Boats
February 6, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsThis is the third of a three-part series on Boating in Southwest Florida - Keep It Safe. In Part 3 we are addressing the issue of boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Every year the media reports of boating accidents in Florida, many of which are caused by BUI. As a personal injury attorney and a boater/fisherman, I am concerned about this issue.
Boating in SW Florida - Keep It Safe - Part 2 - Aids to Navigation for Boaters (ATON)
January 30, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsSafe boating is an important issue for our area as both Collier and Lee Counties ranked in the top ten counties in the state for boating accidents in 2013. Knowing the meanings of the U.S. Navigation System is crucial to keeping everyone safe while enjoying Florida's waterways.
Boating in SW Florida - Keep It Safe - Part 1 - Right-of-Way Issue is Often the Cause of Boating Accidents
January 16, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsBecause we are in one of the busiest seasons for boating in Southwest Florida, and Lee and Collier Counties rank in the top ten counties with the most boating accidents, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, feel it is important to devote some time to the issue of boating right-of-way, navigation aids for boaters, and BUI (boating under the influence). We will present these three topics over the next few weeks as Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of 'Boating in Southwest Florida - Keep It...
Life Vests Are Essential When Kayaking & Canoeing
December 17, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida has beautiful weather, sandy beaches and a multitude of opportunities for kayak lovers. A day on the water can turn from wonderful to devastating in just a short time. A case in point is the kayak accident reported by NBC-2 News off San Carlos Bay Friday, December 12.
Boating Dangers Rise on Weekends in SW Florida
October 6, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida is a boater’s paradise with its miles of coastline and many waterways. In season, Florida leads the country with almost 900,000 registered boaters. Unfortunately, Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents and deaths.
Florida Attorney Killed In Boating Accident
September 18, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsWith all the great weather that Florida has to offer both residents and tourists, it should come as no surprise that many people look for reasons to take to the water and enjoy the waves as much as possible.
Personal Watercraft Accidents
June 16, 2014 | Category: Boating Accidents, Wave Runner AccidentsAccording to the United States Coast Guard, of the 4,062 boating accidents which occurred in the United States in 2013, the most common recreational boat types involved in these accidents were open motorboats (46%), personal watercraft (18%), and cabin motorboats (17%).
What Is The Primary Cause of Boating Accidents?
May 6, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsWith 901,969 registered vessels, Florida leads the nation in registered boating vessels. Additionally, it is estimated that up to 1 million non-registered vessels actively use Florida’s waters. It is not surprising that Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents.
Parasailing Safety: Florida Panel, Senate Passes Bill
April 5, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsIn recent years, the parasailing industry has received a great deal of national attention, primarily because of several accidents and deaths that have involved the activity in the state of Florida. Recreational parasailing has been around for many years and it generally involves an individual being harnessed to a parasail (which is a parachute-like canopy) that is attached to a towrope that is pulled by a boat.