Category Archives: Boating Accidents
WHICH CRUISE SHIP ATTORNEY SHOULD I CHOOSE?
You certainly want someone with experience who has successfully handled many cases against the cruise lines and has done so for years. You want someone who is not just advertising for every manner of personal injury case under the sun. But how can you know if you are hiring a specialist or a pretender?… Read More »
Understanding the Legal Differences Between Boat and Car Accidents
When accidents happen on the water, they often involve complexities that make them vastly different from car accidents on the road. While both can result in serious injuries, fatalities, and legal claims, the legal processes, applicable regulations, and insurance claims surrounding boating accidents diverge significantly from those of car accidents. Navigating these differences requires… Read More »
Why You Need an Experienced Boat Law Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Boating Accident Case
Boating accidents can have devastating consequences, ranging from serious injuries to wrongful deaths, and often involve complex legal issues that are distinct from typical personal injury cases. Whether you’re dealing with a jet ski collision, a charter boat crash, or a tragic boating fatality, having the right legal representation can make a critical difference… Read More »
Drunk Boating Incident in the Florida Keys: A Tragic Reminder of the Dangers of Boating Under the Influence
In July 2024, a tragic boating accident in the Florida Keys left seven people injured, including a child, and has since sparked conversations about the grave consequences of boating under the influence. The boat’s operator, Laurence Lee Lewis Jr., 42, now faces serious charges, including boating under the influence (BUI), child neglect, and multiple… Read More »
BOAT CRASH ATTORNEY NEAR ME IN FLORIDA
See www.888BoatLaw.com. In Florida, we are near you. That is because our boat crash law firm specializes in handling boat crash cases in every part of Florida. 95% of all boat crash cases involve maritime law, not Florida law. So if your boat crash happened in the St. John’s River, Halifax River, Suwannee River,… Read More »
WHAT IF I AM HURT ON COCO CAY OWNED BY RCCL
Cruise lines recognized it was not enough to sail from Florida and go to Caribbean ports or sail to Cozumel. Each of the major cruise lines either owns or leases islands which are exclusively used by them. The following is a list of cruise lines and the islands over which they have control. … Read More »
Navigating Florida’s Boating Safety Education Requirements: What You Need to Know
Operating a boat in Florida’s beautiful waterways is a privilege that comes with legal responsibilities, especially for those born on or after January 1, 1988. Florida law requires these individuals to complete a state-approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card. This card ensures that boat operators are educated on… Read More »
Treasure Theft and Recovery: Legal and Historical Lessons from the 1715 Fleet Shipwrecks
The recent recovery of 37 stolen gold coins from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast highlights a fascinating and complex intersection of history, law, and cultural preservation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in collaboration with the FBI, successfully reclaimed these priceless artifacts, valued at over $1 million, after an… Read More »
THIS IS WHY YOUR BOATING INSURANCE CLAIM IS NOT GETTING PAID
Potential clients call our maritime law office and complain to us that they suffered a boating damage claim which appears should be covered by their boat insurer but the boat insurer denied the claim. Here is why this is happening. The insurance companies don’t fear denying your claim because they do not believe you… Read More »
CAN I SUE A BOAT CLUB DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THEIR OPERATOR?
Boat clubs are big business in Florida and it is no surprise this is the case. Florida is called the boating capital of the world and its 1,000,000[1] registered recreational boats is testament to the popularity of boating here. For those who do not want to pay for owning a vessel, storing it, or… Read More »