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Category: Boating Accidents
Boat Explosions and Fires – A Threat to Boaters
June 25, 2021 | Category: Boating AccidentsMost boaters check the basic safety rules before going out on the water. Few boaters may perform routine maintenance or check for any mechanical issues before starting the engine(s).
New Federal Law Requires Engine Cut-Off Switches
June 23, 2021 | Category: Boating Accidents2020 data revealed there were more boats on the water which led to more accidents. Many accidents leading to injuries and deaths can be avoided when boats have engine cut-off switches (ECOS).
July 4th - Most Common SW Florida Accidents
June 22, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryJuly 4, 2021 is a 4-day weekend. In our endeavor to make this a more enjoyable and safe holiday for everyone, we focus this blog on common July 4th accidents.
Florida Leads the Nation in Boating Accidents and Fatalities
June 16, 2021 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe United States Coast Guard (USCG) reported in 2020 that Florida ranked No. 1 nationally in both recreational boating accidents and fatalities on the water. Florida has ranked No. 1 every year since 2015.
SW Florida Boating Accidents Caused by Alcohol
December 28, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsA Fort Myers boat accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. says COVID-19 has many people seeking alternative outlets to staying at home. One of these outlets includes getting out on Southwest Florida’s beautiful waterways for sport and/or leisure.
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.
Recreational Boating Accidents
September 28, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsSixty-one percent of the reportable recreational boating accidents occurred in 10 Florida counties. The primary cause of the accidents was inattention leading to collisions.
Boating Accident Review From Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
August 12, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida leads the nation in the number of registered vessels with close to one million. The state also leads the nation in the number of annual boating fatalities.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Accidents in Florida
July 10, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said there were a combined 16 personal watercraft (PWC) accidents with 15 injuries in Charlotte, Collier, and Lee Counties in 2019.
July 4th Tips for Florida Boaters
July 1, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe 4th of July weekend is approaching and many Floridians will be celebrating by taking their boats out on the water. In 2019, Florida continued to lead the nation in reportable boating accidents with 723 accidents.