Category: Boating Accidents
Propeller Accidents – Engines Off/Keys Out – Fort Myers Boat Accident Attorney
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 – Fort Myers Boat Accident Attorney
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.
Potential for Boating Accidents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsBecause of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place requirements, many boaters have not been able to participate in boating activities during the last few months. As COVID-19 restrictions are lowered, more boating is anticipated, along with more boating accidents.
Norwegian Cruise Line Being Investigated by Florida Attorney General
April 28, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsOn March 24, 2020, NBC News reported that Florida’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, was investigating reports into allegations that Norwegian Cruise Line downplayed the severity of COVID-19 when its sales team responded to customer concerns about the safety of cruise packages.
Cruise Ships Poorly Handle COVID-19 Outbreak
April 28, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsEarlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the No Sail Order for cruise ships that went into effect in March has been extended. More specifically, the order halts cruise ship operations in waters in which the United States has jurisdiction, and it requires them to create a detailed operational plan that addresses the Coronavirus pandemic by using maritime-focused solutions. The plan, which should work to help prevent, mitigate, and respond to the...
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.
Coast Guard Warns Public About the Dangers of Illegal Charters
December 30, 2019 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida has a beautiful coast that attracts many boating enthusiasts. Our legal boat charter companies are doing a wonderful and safe job protecting their passengers and giving them a good time out on the water. However, the U.S. Coast Guard warns us of the dangers of illegal charters, and we wish to share this information with you.