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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.
Propeller Accidents – Engines Off/Keys Out
October 7, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoat operators and passengers should be aware that propellers are dangerous. A typical three-blade boat propeller runs at 3,200 rpm and can inflict 160 strikes in one second.
10 Things Recreational Boaters Should Know
February 25, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says Florida leads the nation in the number of registered vessels with close to a million. The consequence of this volume makes Florida also lead the nation in the number of annual boating fatalities.
Boat Propeller Safety: Keys Out of Ignition
March 22, 2019 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoat propellers are extremely dangerous. Not only should engines be off, but keys should be out of the ignition anytime people are getting in or out of the water.
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.
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.