Boating Accidents Blog

Boating 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…

In 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…

A 26-year-old Vero Beach man died in a …

Following 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…

A 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…

A 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…

Are you heading out to the water for a little fun in the sun this spring break? With kids and families flocking to the beach in troves to kick back and relax its also important to come prepared and protected. Boating Accidents: Steer Clear of Danger Did…

Ascanio Azzio, 4, is in critical condition at Broward Health Medical Center after he nearly drowned in a cruise ship pool on Saturday afternoon. The boy had wandered away from his parents while aboard Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas and was swept…

With Labor Day weekend approaching, many Floridians are looking forward to heading out to the open seas for some fun in the sun. Unfortunately, this time of year is one of the most dangerous for Florida boaters. In 2012, the majority of boating accidents…

On July 4, a serious boating accident made headlines in South Florida…