Category Archives: Boating Accidents
Florida Has One of the Worst Boat Safety Records in the Country
Our state receives plenty of attention for being dangerous for pedestrians. However, the state is also one of the leaders in boating accidents across the country. This fact might receive relatively little media attention, but it is important for those who are injured every year in collisions. At Earnhart Law, our Delray Beach boat… Read More »
Jet Ski Accidents
WCJB published a heart-warming story of a young woman’s recovery from a jet ski accident. Kaitlin Alexander of Delray Beach was injured in June while riding a jet ski, and doctors were initially not optimistic about her chances of recovery. However, the University of Florida Gator was able to make a quick comeback, even… Read More »
How to Avoid a Boating Injury this Summer
Florida has the most registered vessels in the 50 states, with 961,266 boats out on our waterways. Unfortunately, with this many vessels on the water, there will be more than a few accidents. Indeed, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that there were at least 723 reportable boating accidents in 2019. To… Read More »
Florida Boating Deaths and Accidents Decline
Some good news on the boating front in Florida. According to a report from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the number of deaths and accidents declined in 2018 compared to 2017. This is welcome news. Boating is a popular hobby in Florida, and we watched with a helpless feeling as the number… Read More »
Boat Operator Arrested in Naples
A boat crash in Naples Bay in late November has resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old man. According to Fox 4 Now, Florida Fish and Wildlife arrested Craig Hudson and charged him with boating under the influence (BUI). According to the agency, Mr. Hudson and a guest were riding in a rental boat… Read More »
Boating Safety Tips
Nothing is more enjoyable than spending a day or evening out on the water. Unfortunately, boat accidents continue to climb in Florida, leaving far too many people dead or seriously injured. If you intend to enjoy some time this summer on the water, remember the following safety tips. Avoid Drinking Alcohol and Boating Boating… Read More »
Another Florida Boat Crash Claims Another Life
According to the Associated Press, a man in his 70s has died after a boat collision near Sandsprit Park. A spokeswoman with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) identified the deceased as Matthew Jones, who was motoring a 21-foot boat with two other men up the St. Lucie River. He collided with… Read More »
Florida Boating Accidents Can Lead to Wrongful Death
Boating is one of the most popular hobbies in Florida. With our miles of beaches and beautiful year-round weather, who wouldn’t enjoy relaxing out on the water? Unfortunately, the number of boating deaths continues to rise. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida led the nation in 2015 in the number… Read More »