Monthly Archives: July 2025
WHO HANDLES BOAT CRASHES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA?
The first thing you need to know in choosing an attorney in handling a boat crash injury or death situation is what law applies to Florida boat crashes. The overwhelming majority of boat crash cases in Florida are governed by “maritime” law, not the laws of Florida. This is because all of the offshore… Read More »
Boat Crash Data
The Tampa Bay Times recently wrote an article titled: How common are Florida boat crashes? The article does a very good job of explaining where crashes most often occur, in what counties, during holidays and weekends, and how many involve drunk driving of the boat. The link to that story is here: How common… Read More »
Cruise Ship Passenger Rights Under the Athens Convention: International Law Explained
The Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea (commonly referred to simply as the Athens Convention) is a treaty adopted to standardize and clarify the rights of passengers traveling internationally by sea. Initially established in 1974 and subsequently amended, most notably by the 2002 Protocol, the convention sets… Read More »
WHAT ATTORNEY DOES BOATING ACCIDENTS IN THE PANHANDLE
The answer is Florida-based www.888BoatLaw.com. 888BoatLaw.com was formed 25 years ago by 8th-generation Floridian, Frank Butler, Esquire. The reason behind www.888BoatLaw.com was two-fold. First, there is a shortage of attorneys who know the law that applies to boating accidents, JetSki accidents, and excursion boat accidents. It is not the same law that applies to… Read More »
Jet Ski Accident Claims Against Large Resorts and Tour Operators in Florida
Large commercial operators, resorts, and tour providers have a legal duty to ensure that their jet ski equipment is safe and riders receive proper instruction. However, accidents happen all too frequently, often leaving victims with significant injuries, emotional trauma, and costly medical bills. Understanding how to effectively pursue a claim against large resorts and… Read More »