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Category: Boating Accidents
Why Taking Good Photos at Florida Accident Scenes Is Important
May 4, 2023 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Boating Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Truck AccidentsPersonal injury cases are decided by the evidence, and the evidence is presented by various means, including photographs.
What Were the Leading Causes of 2022 Florida Boating Accidents?
March 14, 2023 | Category: Boating AccidentsAs we enter the 2023 Florida boating season, our Fort Myers boating accident lawyers review the causes and risks of Florida boating accidents that happened in the 2022 season.
Impaired Boating – A Leading Factor in 2021 Fatal Boating Accidents
December 1, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsThere were 751 Florida boating accidents in 2021, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) arrested 93 boaters for boating under the influence (BUI).
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.
National Safe Boating Week - Tips for Child & Teen Boating Safety
May 19, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsNational Safe Boating Week is May 21-27. FWC’s most recent report on boating accidents showed 402 boating accidents involved collisions and 44 percent of them were due to the operator’s inattention or failure to maintain a proper lookout.
State Boating Laws Keep Boaters Safe in SW Florida
January 13, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsIf you live in, or visit, Southwest Florida and enjoy recreational boating, your chances of being injured in a boating accident increase more than any other state in the U.S. Fort Myers boating accident attorney says Florida laws help keep Southwest Florida boaters safe.
SW Florida Boating Season 2021 - BUI Is Dangerous
December 6, 2021 | Category: Boating Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryFlorida is a Mecca for boating enthusiasts. Whether an excursion is for fishing or any other pleasure, our waters will be filled with boaters during Southwest Florida’s busy 2021-2022 tourist season. Florida’s waters were deadlier for boaters in 2020 than in at least a decade.
Speeding's Effect on Southwest Florida Boating Accidents
September 8, 2021 | Category: Boating AccidentsSpeeding and colliding with other vessels are two of the most common accidents caused by reckless Florida boat operators.
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).