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Safe boating is an important issue for our area as both Collier and Lee Counties ranked in the top ten counties in the state for boating accidents in 2013. Knowing the meanings of the U.S. Navigation System is crucial to keeping everyone safe while enjoying Florida's waterways.

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Because we are in one of the busiest seasons for boating in Southwest Florida, and Lee and Collier Counties rank in the top ten counties with the most boating accidents, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, feel it is important to devote some time to the issue of boating right-of-way, navigation aids for boaters, and BUI (boating under the influence). We will present these three topics over the next few weeks as Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of 'Boating in Southwest Florida - Keep It...

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Florida has beautiful weather, sandy beaches and a multitude of opportunities for kayak lovers. A day on the water can turn from wonderful to devastating in just a short time. A case in point is the kayak accident reported by NBC-2 News off San Carlos Bay Friday, December 12. 

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Florida is a boater’s paradise with its miles of coastline and many waterways.  In season, Florida leads the country with almost 900,000 registered boaters. Unfortunately, Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents and deaths.

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With all the great weather that Florida has to offer both residents and tourists, it should come as no surprise that many people look for reasons to take to the water and enjoy the waves as much as possible. 

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According to the United States Coast Guard, of the 4,062 boating accidents which occurred in the United States in 2013, the most common recreational boat types involved in these accidents were open motorboats (46%), personal watercraft (18%), and  cabin motorboats (17%). 

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With 901,969 registered vessels, Florida leads the nation in registered boating vessels. Additionally, it is estimated that up to 1 million non-registered vessels actively use Florida’s waters. It is not surprising that Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents.

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In recent years, the parasailing industry has received a great deal of national attention, primarily because of several accidents and deaths that have involved the activity in the state of Florida. Recreational parasailing has been around for many years and it generally involves an individual being harnessed to a parasail (which is a parachute-like canopy) that is attached to a towrope that is pulled by a boat. 

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Just about any Fort Myers personal injury lawyer knows that in order to prevail in a boat accident lawsuit in Florida, the accident victim will need to demonstrate how the person and/or entity being sued caused the accident by showing that the person and/or entity failed to use adequate care. Attorney Randall Spivey will tell you that traveling at improper speeds, exceeding maximum load/weight restrictions, boating in restricted areas and boating while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol...

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Florida is a water paradise. According to NBC-6, Florida has 2,000 marinas, 1,700 miles of rivers, more than 3 million acres of lakes and 8,000 miles of coastline which is the longest of any state. Alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and/or medications do not mix with boating.

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