Author Archives: Jay Butchko
DRUNK DRIVER BOAT OPERATORS ON JULY THE 4TH
If you were struck by or injured by the action of a drunk boater over the 4th of July weekend give us a call. This maritime law firm has been suing boaters operating their vessel under the influence for more than 25 years. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently noted that for… Read More »
Florida Leads the Nation in Boat Accidents
A new report says Florida leads the nation in the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths on the waterways. Boating accidents are very common in the state of Florida, where boating remains one of the most popular recreational activities among both residents and tourists. When a boat accident occurs, people who suffer injuries need… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Maritime Accidents?
Maritime accidents can happen at any time and for various reasons. But have you ever wondered what the most common causes of such accidents are? If you or someone you love has sustained injuries in a maritime accident, you need to know what caused the accident and how you can obtain compensation from the… Read More »
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT CRUISE LINES
Redbook recently published an article which it titled 20 Things you Didn’t Know About Cruise Lines. We agree with some of these (for instance, a wind tunnel is created when the balcony door is open and then the cabin door in open). The link for that article is here: 20 Things You Didn’t Know… Read More »
MEMORIAL DAY 2023 BOATING ACCIDENTS
In practicing maritime law for more than 25 years throughout all of the State of Florida–including in the Keys to the East Coast to Tampa Bay and currently multiple boating injury cases in the Panhandle–one thing we see is multiple injury cases arising on Memorial Day weekend. The reasons for this are evident: the… Read More »