Injured Boaters

Last month, a tragic boating accident occurred in Biscayne Bay when a tugboat pushed a 60-foot barge straight into a Hobie Getaway. The 17-footer was piloted by a sailing camp counselor with five campers aboard. Three girls, aged seven to 13, lost their lives in the...

Getting invited onto a private yacht should be relaxing and fun. But it can get confusing fast when an accident happens at sea, on a friend’s yacht, on a chartered boat or during a weekend getaway. Unlike commercial cruises, private yacht trips do not usually come...

Boats are one of the best ways to enjoy the sea. Unfortunately, every year, numerous people are injured or killed while doing just this. While it’s rare that anyone sets out to harm them, it’s important to realize that accidents don’t just happen. Most of the time,...

Whenever Floridians and tourists are not being battered by hurricanes and tropical storms, South Florida has many opportunities for fun in the sun while boating recreationally. Unfortunately, there are many risks associated with watersports. One fatal boating accident...

If you are injured on a boat, perhaps you are thrown around during an impact and, in turn, cut by a sharp object, or slip and fall, it’s vital to know the next step to take. Although the incident can be devastating and confusing, try as much as possible to remain calm...

Life in South Florida typically involves time spent in, on or around the water. From inland lakes to the marshy Everglades to the sun-soaked waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean beaches, there is always someplace to enjoy outdoor fun. But some days wind up...

In Florida, boating and sailing are popular hobbies for a lot of residents. However, this activity poses certain risks to boaters, especially if the vessel's operator did not receive proper boating safety instructions. Lack of proper safety training can lead to...

If you’re going out on someone’s boat, you should be able to count on that boat to have the necessary safety equipment aboard. That includes personal flotation devices (PFDs) – often known as life jackets. There needs to be enough PFDs for everyone on board. Further,...

Miami is bustling with yachts and small boats, both privately owned and available for hire. Boating is a popular activity all year round. The downside of boating is that accidents can happen, particularly in relation to small boats. Some studies indicate that as many...

Many people who operate boats are doing so for the first time. Maybe they are tourists who have rented personal watercraft or fishing boats – but who have never owned a boat in their lives. They may also be new owners who are putting the boat in for the first time....