Monthly Archives: October 2025
Passenger Safety and Legal Rights Aboard Charter Boats in Florida
Florida’s coastline makes it one of the nation’s top destinations for charter boat excursions, from deep-sea fishing trips and sightseeing tours to luxury yacht outings. But when accidents happen on the water, passengers may not realize they have specific legal rights. Understanding passenger safety standards and the remedies available under maritime and state law… Read More »
Who is Liable for Parasailing Accidents?
Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the country for parasailing, attracting thousands of tourists every year. With its sunny skies, warm waters, and scenic views, parasailing can be the perfect way to enjoy a vacation. But behind the thrill of soaring hundreds of feet above the ocean is a dangerous reality…. Read More »
WHICH FLORIDA BOAT ACCIDENT ATTORNEY TO CHOOSE
Many personal injury law firms have a story and a web page that says they can handle a boating claim. Chances are AI or an SEO company prepared that page for that injury law firm. Is it full of just generic and obvious information which really does not inform you that the law firm… Read More »
Cruise Ship Alcohol Policies and Liability for Intoxication-Related Injuries
Cruises are marketed as floating resorts, with unlimited food, entertainment, and often open bars or beverage packages that encourage drinking. While many passengers enjoy alcohol responsibly, over-service and lax enforcement of alcohol policies can turn a vacation into a medical emergency or even a tragedy. Slip-and-fall accidents, assaults, drownings, and other injuries linked to… Read More »
THE VILLAGES CRUISE SHIP INJURY ATTORNEY
There is no shortage of injury attorneys trying to take in every conceivable type of case even if they do not handle that type of case. Why would they advertise for a type of case they do not handle? Two reasons: 1. They can try to stumble their way through a claim even where… Read More »
WHO IS 888BOATLAW.COM?
888BoatLaw.com is the long-standing maritime law office of Frank D. Butler, PA. This law practice has successfully represented injury cruise ship passengers, boating accident passengers, and JetSki collision victims for more than 25 years in Florida. 888BoatLaw.com is an independent law firm dedicated to representing victims of injury claims and has never represented an… Read More »
Federal vs. State Waters: Liability Differences in Florida Rental Boat Accidents
Renting a boat in Florida can be a relaxing way to enjoy the ocean, bays, and lakes, but accidents on the water often raise complicated legal questions. Unlike car crashes, which are handled entirely under state law, boat rental accidents may involve both Florida statutes and federal maritime law. For injured passengers, operators, or… Read More »