Category Archives: Jetski Accidents
THE PROBLEM WITH JETSKI COLLISIONS
Beyond the obvious physical and emotional pain of a JetSki collision is what comes next. What comes next is the insurer for the owner of the offending Jetski seeking to limit the recovery of the injured person or the family of a deceased person to the worth of the crashed JetSki. It sounds impossible…. Read More »
SPRING BREAK BOAT RENTAL ACCIDENTS
Every year at this time in Florida people come down from all over the U.S. to enjoy Spring Break weather, the beaches, the attractions, and also to take advantage of boat rentals and JetSki rentals. Florida makes it very easy for out-of-state residents to rent boats and JetSkis. If a person is born before… Read More »
INJURED ON A JETSKI TOUR
If you were injured on a JetSki tour you are not alone. See if any of these things happened to you which lead to your injury. Another tour member ran into you. The tour guides left you. The JetSki malfunctioned and caused a crash. A wake from a large vessel caused injury to you…. Read More »
Five Signs You May Have a Jet Ski Accident Claim
Riding a jet ski can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a dangerous one. Sadly, for many riders, the dangers are not within their control. If you have been hurt in a collision or any other type of accident on the waterways, it is important to speak to a Florida jet… Read More »
CAN YOU RIDE A JETSKI AT NIGHT IN FLORIDA
No. In fact, Florida Statute §327.39 states that a personal watercraft (also commonly known as a Jetski or “PWC”) can only be operated in Florida 30 minutes before sunrise and then only until 30 minutes after sunset. This will be true regardless of whether you are riding a PWC in the Atlantic, in the… Read More »
The Minimum Age to Operate a Jetski in Florida Is 14 and Other Rules
The minimum age to operate a Jetski (a/k/a personal water craft or PWC) is 14. This is found in Florida Statute 327.39. Some other rules are that the driver of the PWC must wear a life vest while operating the PWC. The driver must also employ a lanyard type engine cutoff switch. (Commonly referred… Read More »
Limitation of Liability and Why It Is Important
We Represent People Injured in Boat Crashes and JetSki Collisions in Florida. Many visitors come to Florida, are hurt on a vessel, and then return to their out-of-State home. Here is something significant to note about such cases. Insurance companies frequently resort to a Limitation of Liability action against injured persons. This is a… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Jetski Accident Injuries?
Jetskis are a lot of fun — after all, many Jetski models can travel over 70 mph, giving riders the feeling of nearly flying. As exhilarating as riding a Jetski (also known as a personal water craft, or “PWC”) can be, high speeds make it one of the most dangerous types of boats to… Read More »
Fatal Jetski Accident Reported by Tampa Bay Times
Sad News Out of Tampa Bay Involving a Jetski Accident The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that on Sunday, May 6, 2018 a 42-year-old man, unfortunately, lost his life while riding a JetSki (known by law enforcement as a personal watercraft or “PWC”). The Tampa Bay Times reports the man’s JetSki was involved with… Read More »