Boating Accidents Blog
Are Employers Obligated to Take Injured Maritime Workers Ashore for Treatment?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 30, 2020 in Boating AccidentsWhen a maritime worker is harmed in an offshore accident, he or she may be unable to work for an extended period of time. In these situations, injured maritime workers often wonder about their rights and their employer’s obligations regarding medical…
Read MoreFiling a Maritime Wrongful Death Claim On Behalf of a Loved One
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 20, 2020 in Boating AccidentsWhen a death occurs, especially when it was unexpected and preventable, it can be even more devastating to the deceased’s surviving family members. The maritime industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Maritime workers often have to…
Read MoreDetermining the Settlement Value for a Maritime Injury Case
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 01, 2020 in Boating AccidentsIn most situations, maritime injury cases are settled out of court. However, when a fair settlement cannot be reached between either involved party, it may be necessary to go to court. There are several factors involved when it comes to reaching a maritime…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Limitations of a Boat Owners’ Liability After an Accident
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 24, 2020 in Boating AccidentsWhen a fisherman or crewmember is injured or killed in an accident at sea because of negligence or carelessness of another crewmember, captain, skipper, or the boat’s owner, the Jones Act requires that the injured party be compensated for his or her losses. But…
Read MoreFlorida Boating Accidents and Determining Liability
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Sep 19, 2018 in Boating AccidentsBoating is a popular activity in Florida but must be done so responsibly. When boating laws are broken, dangerous accidents may occur causing serious injuries or fatalities. After a boating accident, liability is determined to find out who is responsible…
Read MoreFatal Miami Boating Accident Highlights Boating Dangers
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Oct 03, 2016 in Boating AccidentsIn the early hours of Sunday, Sept. 25, three young men died in a tragic Miami Beach boating accident. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is still investigating the accident, which claimed the life of Miami Marlins baseball great Jose…
Read MoreMan Dies in Attempt to Save Another Boater
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 24, 2016 in Boating AccidentsA 26-year-old Vero Beach man died in a …
Read MoreCongress to Consider Boating Safety Bill Inspired by Missing Tequesta Teens
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 21, 2016 in Boating AccidentsFollowing the approval of Florida boating safety legislation, Congress is considering federal legislation that will enhance the safety of boaters across the nation. The legislative measures were presented following last year’s disappearance of two Florida…
Read MoreFive Injured and One Dead in Ft. Lauderdale Boating Accident
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 14, 2015 in Boating AccidentsA 17-year-old boy is dead and five teens are injured after a boating collision on Middle River near Northeast 18th Court in Ft. Lauderdale on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. The five injured victims are all under 18, three remain in critical condition at Broward…
Read MoreShould "Boating Under the Influence" Appear on Driving Records?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 23, 2015 in Boating AccidentsA series of legal changes could be on tap in Florida for anyone charged with Boating Under the Influence (BUI). A push is underway to include BUIs on driving records just like Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. Under the proposal, a boating…
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