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Can I Get Punitive Damages Against a DUI Boat Operator in Florida
Yes, Florida law holds boat operators to the same standard as automobile operators. It is illegal to operate a boat in Florida with a blood alcohol limit of .08 or greater. Boating under the influence, also known as “BUI” is covered by Florida Statute 327.35. Penalties for a Boat DUI in Florida Include the… Read More »
Florida Boating Accidents in 2020
Florida Boating Accidents in 2020 Florida just released its boating crash statistics for the year 2020—the most recent data available. 402 of the total 836 boating accidents involved collisions in 2020. 44% of those boating crashes involved inattention or failing to keep a proper lookout. Responsibility to keep a lookout is Rule 5 of… Read More »
What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Cruise Ship Injury Case
It depends upon the facts of your case. That’s why you need to consult a maritime attorney about your cruise ship injury case. In most cases it is a 1-year statute of limitations, but again this depends upon the facts of your case. Don’t guess. Call to talk about your case. Keep in mind… Read More »
Boat Crashes in Florida
Why Are There So Many Boating Accidents in Florida? Because of the prolific number of boats in Florida. Because of the lack of training required by Florida. Because of the violations of safe boating laws. 1. Florida has more registered boats than any other state, including California or Texas. Almost 1million boats are registered… Read More »
Boat Insurance Denials
Boating Insurance Denials in Florida Boating insurance denials happen for several reasons. But, at the heart of them all is the same thing: Your insurance company does not want to pay your claim. If your boating insurance company has denied your claim in Florida, you may be in luck. We fight boating insurance denials…. Read More »
Peer-to-Peer Boating Injuries
Peer-to-Peer Boating Injuries in Florida Who is responsible for boating injuries when the vessel is a peer-to-peer boat rental or part of a boat-sharing agreement? In Florida, it depends upon where the injuries occurred, and in turn whether maritime law applies. Find yourself a good maritime attorney because most of these cases will involve… Read More »
Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Florida?
No, but if you were born on or before January 1, 1988, you will need to complete and pass a boating safety course. Only recently did the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission—also known as “FWC”–broadcast this message in preparation for Spring Break 2021. The Florida boating accident statistics for 2020 showed that 72%… Read More »
Spring Break Injury Letter to Out of State Residents
Spring Break Accidents in Florida 2021 Understandably, personal injury accidents occur with greater frequency in Florida during Spring Break. As a 25-year Florida law firm the most common Spring Break accidents we see are: Auto accidents, Pedestrian/Bicycle accidents, Boating and Cruiseship injuries, Guest (hotel/AirBnB/VRBO) accidents. All of these activities cause a documented spike in… Read More »
$253,000 Salvage Verdict
Announcement: $253,000 Salvage Verdict! Big News. This week on March 2, 2021, we obtained a verdict of $253,000.00 in a marine salvage case. This was not a settlement. It was a verdict issued by a federal court judge in the Southern District of Florida, and the case is known as Girard v. M/V Blacksheep…. Read More »
Are Cruise Lines Getting Ready to Sail in 2021?
Not until after March 2021 at the earliest. At 888-BOAT-LAW.COM we have written extensively that we did not see the cruise lines getting back to heavy operation until the summer of 2021—and we have not changed that prediction. If you look at the recent disclosures of the cruise lines—they are publicly traded corporations—you see… Read More »