Getting into a car accident in Fort Lauderdale can really mess up your day, and honestly, it’s a lot to deal with. It’s not just about the car damage or getting checked out by a doctor; it’s figuring out all the next steps. Dealing with insurance companies and just knowing what your rights are can […]
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Boating accidents are particularly common in Florida. In fact, there are more registered boat owners in Florida than in any other state. The Sunshine State is actually one of the main culprits behind the United States’ extraordinarily high number of watercraft collisions. If you’re a new boat owner, or if you’ve been involved in a […]
Read MoreLife can be quite unpredictable. As most people realize, an accident can happen at any given time, whether on the land or at sea. If you’re involved in a boat accident, you may need an attorney. You especially need to seek legal advice if the boat accident was the result of another person’s negligence. If […]
Read MoreNational Recreational Boating Accident and Fatality Statistics: 2007 – 2011            According to U. S. Coast Guard statistics, Florida ranked 26th out of 56 states and territories in 2011 in its number of recreational boating fatalities per 100,000 registered boats.  As for recent trends in the state covering 2007 through 2011, there were 663 accidents […]
Read MoreFlorida’s Most Dangerous Counties for Boating Accidents According to a recent Miami Herald article, Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties are Florida’s most dangerous counties for boating accidents. In 2011, there were 93 major maritime incidents in Monroe County compared to only 77 in the same area in 2010. This 20% increase in accidents occurred despite a […]
Read MoreFlorida Boating Safety: Protecting the Rights of Injured Parties            Numerous Florida statutes have been passed to protect those who are injured in boating accidents while enjoying this state’s many lakes and coastal waterways. Both residents and tourists alike are regularly reminded by the state to always put safety first when scheduling boating activities. However, […]
Read MoreLife Preservers Play Key Role in Deadly Boating Accidents            Unfortunately, at least two lives were tragically lost due to a boating accident on Utah’s Lake Powell on June 20, 2013.  Adrian Jackman, 59, of South Jordan was driving a motorboat carrying 13 people when he collided with a houseboat, causing his own boat to […]
Read MoreMIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE BOATING ACCIDENTS CONTINUE TO OCCUR Last weekend, two boats collided just west of Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park.   Eighteen people were on board both boats, including 16 on just one boat. A total of 10 passengers required emergency room treatment, including one person airlifted to Kendall Regional Hospital with a […]
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