Monthly Archives: April 2024
Common Types of Florida Dock and Marina Accidents
Boat docks and marinas are an important part of the boating experience. They provide an area for fueling, inspections, maintenance, and mooring. They also provide a safe way for boat operators and passengers to get on and off their vessels. Unfortunately, people can act negligently on docks and in marinas, and this can result… Read More »
BOAT PROPELLER INJURY CASES IN FLORIDA
Boat propeller cases are way more common than one might think. Boat propellers are almost always not protected by any caging or safety barrier in case a person comes into contact with the propeller blades. At one time this maritime law firm (www.888BoatLaw.com) was handling 5 propeller-strike cases at the same, just to give… Read More »
What Causes Cruise Ship Accidents?
Determining how many accidents and injuries occur on cruise ships around the globe is challenging. However, at www.888BOATLAW.com we keep track of cases that are filed against the cruise lines. This includes lawsuit claims we file on behalf of injured clients as well as cases filed by others. By tracking all cases that are… Read More »
How to Prove Fault After a Boating Accident
If you have been injured in a boating accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have a right to financial compensation. To obtain the just damages you are entitled to, though, you must first prove that another person was at fault for your crash. For accident victims, this is extremely difficult, particularly when… Read More »
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF BOAT ACCIDENTS?
It is “operator inattention” according to the U.S. Coast Guard. For recent statistics kept by the U.S. Coast Guard “operator inattention” is the leading cause of boating accidents. Next is not surprisingly “operator inexperience”. Neither of these top two boating accident categories is a surprise to the attorneys representing accident victims here in Florida… Read More »