Can the driver of a boat who acts in an irresponsible, unsafe manner be held liable for causing an accident in Florida?
If the driver of a boat injures somebody due to their own negligence, they’re absolutely responsible for that negligence. Some examples of that are boating under the influence, driving while tired, driving while distracted. Those are kinds of behaviors that can...What options are available to someone injured in a Florida boating accident case?
If you’re injured in the state of Florida while on a boat, that kind of situation has some similarities to a car crash, but there are many important differences. For example, if you’re injured on navigable waters in the state of Florida, that falls under...
Memorial Day Means Many Floridians Boating on Waterways
In Florida, Memorial Day weekend is a time for fun on the waterways, but it is also a time of increased risk of serious injury or death. Ten people have already lost their lives in 2013 because of boating accidents in Florida. The staff of the Florida Fish and...
10 Most Dangerous Florida Counties for Boating Accidents
As summer approaches and boating enthusiasts take to Florida waterways, the number of boating deaths and injuries will start to add up. Each year, hundreds of people are involved in boating accidents in Florida. Most of these mishaps occur in 10 counties, according to...Tips To Avoid Boating Tragedy in Florida
Want to dramatically reduce your risk of a fatal accident on Florida waterways? Take a boating safety class. More than three-quarters of people who die in Florida water vehicle accidents have never taken a course in safe boating, according to the state Fish and...Awards & Memberships
