Category Archives: Boating Accidents
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 »
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 »
WHO IS THE BEST BOATING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA?
Who is the best boating accident attorney in Florida? While there is no specific test to measure who is the best boating accident attorney in Florida, if one considers the experience, trustworthiness, and expertise of Frank D. Butler, PA, the attorneys at www.888BoatLaw.com, they are hard to beat. Experience: www.888BoatLaw.com has been successfully representing… Read More »
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING AFTER A BOAT ACCIDENT?
PROVIDE ALL LIFESAVING FIRST AID AVAILABLE. If the situation is life-threatening, provide immediate first aid: CPR, tourniquet, heat for hypothermia, etc. CONTACT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THE INJURED PERSONS. This means contact of 911 rescue services, regardless of whether they need to come to you or you are heading to shore. Use Channel 16 on… Read More »
FLORIDA BOAT ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
If you need a Florida boat accident attorney www.888BoatLaw.com is a group of boating accident attorneys who work from Tampa Bay throughout the entire State of Florida. www.888BoatLaw.com is a 25-year law firm specializing in boating accidents, personal watercraft (“JetSki”) collisions, cruise ship injury and parasailing accident cases. What sets www.888BoatLaw.com apart from others… Read More »
HOW TO RESPOND TO A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SUIT IN FLORIDA
In the context of a boating accident or personal watercraft collision in Florida: How does a person fight a Limitation of Liability case in Florida? The usual full title is “Exoneration From Or Limitation Of Liability” petition. This is a federal law which was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1851, well before the… Read More »
THE LAST DAY TO FILE A CLAIM AGAINST JEFFRY KNIGHT IS TODAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 FOR THE APRIL 27, 2025 BOAT COLLISION
The much-publicized boating collision involving a vessel being driven by Jeffry Knight which collided with a ferry carrying multiple passengers on April 27, 2025 is being litigated in federal court in Tampa, Florida. The federal Magistrate in this case gave a deadline of September 8, 2025 in which claimants could file a claim or… Read More »