Category Archives: Boat Accidents
Airboat Accident in Alligator-Ridden Area Results in Two Deaths
A devastating airboat accident near Cocoa, Florida, resulted in injuries for two men and wrongful death of two others, according to an article by USA Today. The airboat capsized in dangerous waters with a lot of alligator activity. The airboat accident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the River… Read More »
Ancient Shipwreck Found Near Cape Canaveral
Discovery of an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Jacksonville sparked a legal battle between a treasurer hunter and the Republic of France, according to an article by The Florida Times-Union. A private salvage and treasure hunting company located the shipwreck and filed a claim for ownership. The Republic of France asserted a legal… Read More »
How Does Florida Deal with Boat Accidents?
Today we will explore how Florida law addresses boat accidents. Given that Florida has more registered boats than any other U.S. state, it is extremely important for Florida citizens to have a firm grasp on boating laws. Furthermore, consider that a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) detailed 737 boat… Read More »
Accidents Resulting from Boating Under the Influence
Nationally, fatalities caused by boaters under the influence have increased, causing needless tragedy and wreckage of families. In one heartbreaking example, five years ago, a New York mother lost her husband — and two young children lost their father — when he was killed by a drunk boater. For five years now, she says… Read More »
Where Does My Compensation Come From?
It is no secret that injuries caused by jet skis, motor boats, fishing vessels, and other watercraft cost a lot. While it is crucial to work with an attorney when you get injured, there are certain limitations that must be accounted for, such as the negligent party’s insurance policy or the value of their… Read More »
Was the Operator Intoxicated?
A surprisingly high number of boating and water vessel accidents are caused by alcohol. Whether you were injured by a drunk jet ski driver, an intoxicated fishing boat captain, or a drunk cruise ship employee, your injuries may be compensable under a personal injury claim. Call a Miami maritime accident attorney to get started… Read More »
Boating Fatalities Rise
Recently, two people were killed in a boating accident off of Hollywood, according to CBS Miami. Rescue crews, responding to a distress call, arrived to find one person floating in the water who had already drowned. One more person was found dead, while one passenger survived the incident. Stories like this are all too… Read More »
Reporting an Accident, Hit and Run Boating Accidents, and Other Seldom-Known Maritime Laws
The recent death of two Fort Lauderdale boaters, and the injury of a third, reminds all of us here in South Florida that the open ocean is never a truly safe and sound place. And, when other boaters are added into the mix, accidents are bound to happen. But what are the laws surrounding… Read More »
Lifeboat Accidents
Even safety protocol and life saving equipment can cause cruise ship injuries and deaths when the proper care and attention are not given, or when equipment fails due to poor construction, manufacturing, or maintenance. Such was the case of a 2016 tragedy aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, the Harmony of the Sea. Late… Read More »
Deadly Weekend of Boating in South Florida
According to CBS Miami, a recent weekend was one of the worst ever in South Florida’s history of boating accidents. One person was killed while 12 other people were injured in multiple accidents. The most serious and tragic incident involved the death of one victim during an airboat accident, which, like all of the… Read More »
