Category: Boating Accidents
PWC Rental Facilities Can Be Held Responsible for Accidents
May 12, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal Injury, Wave Runner Accidents, Wrongful DeathA trip to the beach will reveal that Florida has many PWCs (personal watercraft), and the numbers are growing. With this growth, we can expect accidents to occur which cause injuries and even, on occasion, fatalities.
Boaters Beware of Underwater Electrical Hazards
February 14, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida has more than 1,540 miles of navigable inland waterways and a 1,350-mile coastline (the 2nd longest of all states, after Alaska), much of which is well-trafficked and utilized for both commercial and recreational purposes. Boating and related equipment accidents are therefore quite common.
Boaters Have Rights
January 31, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryIn Florida, both the operators and passengers of boats are entitled to bring personal injury claims (whether the defendant’s actions were negligent, reckless, or intentional) against other boaters if the defendant-operator in question caused their injuries.
What is the Liability When Chartering a Boat?
January 13, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryCharter boats, or boats for hire, are always popular, but even more so this time of year. However, there are risks of which many may not be aware when undertaking a charter.
Should BUIs Be Treated the Same as DUIs in Florida?
September 12, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryAn 18 year-old, Alex Otte, believes the answer to the question of equal treatment of BUIs and DUIs is yes, and she is working hard to make Boating Under the Influence (BUI) have the same fines and punishments as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in the state of Kentucky.
Drinking & Boating Can Lead to Injuries
September 1, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryWhether you live on the Florida coast or near a lake, owning or having access to a speed boat, pontoon or a personal watercraft is nothing out of the ordinary. But because being out on the lake or ocean is so popular, Florida experiences a high number of boating-related injuries and fatalities.
6 Reasons Boats Catch Fire
July 18, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryBoat fires are particularly dangerous. In the May and June 2016 three boat fires occurred in south Florida.
Hit and Run Accidents On Florida's Waterways
July 6, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryHit and run accidents are frequently in the news and are often about vehicle accidents. However, these accidents also happen on our waterways. NBC-2 reported, after a May 29, 2016 Cape Coral boat crash, that authorities were investigating an accident where two juveniles were fishing when a speeding boat hit their boat near the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The boat causing the accident left the scene.
Tips for Boating with Children
April 18, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoating accidents happen too often and can cause serious injuries to children. With thousands of miles of beautiful coastline, Florida is ideal for boating with families, and many enjoy spending quality time together. A challenge for parents is cruising safely with children.
Personal Watercraft Popular, But Dangerous
April 11, 2016 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe U.S. Coast Guard reported that in 2014 (latest available statistics) PWCs (personal watercraft) were involved in 30 percent of all reported boating accidents. In these accidents there were 592 injuries and 34 deaths.