Category Archives: Boating Accidents
CAN I MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST A BOAT OWNER FOR INJURIES?
Yes, in Florida you can make a claim against a boat owner in Florida for boating injuries you suffered on that boat or because of that boat, but you have to be careful. First, you have to know what law applies, and that is because the location of the injury incident matters as to… Read More »
What to Do Immediately After a Boating Accident
Knowing what to do immediately after a boating accident can make a significant difference in the outcome of any legal actions you may need to take. At www.888BoatLaw,com the Law Offices of Frank D. Butler, PA, we’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the crucial moments following a boating accident. Ensure Everyone’s… Read More »
Boat Rental Injuries
Boat rental injuries are one of the most numerous types of cases we see. Here is why boat rental injury cases occur. The State of Florida makes it very easy for a person to rent a boat, regardless of their level of experience. Florida relies upon a strong tourism industry and does not require… Read More »
Maritime Law in Boating Accidents
With over a million registered vessels in Florida, boating accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. When such accidents happen, it’s crucial to understand how maritime law may be involved. Unlike car accidents that fall under state jurisdiction, boating accidents often fall under maritime law, a specialized area of law that governs navigable waters. When… Read More »
Are You Liable if Someone Drives Your Boat and Becomes Injured?
In Florida, the most common type of boating accident occurs when one vessel crashes into another. Determining liability in these cases is always complicated, but it becomes even more complex if you have allowed your boat to be operated by someone and they, or passengers on another watercraft, became injured. If you are found… Read More »
WHAT IS A LIMITATION OF LIABILTY ACTION?
A Limitation of Liability action (46 U.S.C. §30501) is a suit initiated in federal court to limit the liability of a boat owner after a casualty to worth of the involved vessel after the casualty. In plain talk it is usually a vessel’s insurance company filing a legal action in federal court seeking to… Read More »
WHAT IS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LAWSUIT?
A Limitation of Liability (46 U.S.C. §§30501-30512) lawsuit is a civil action filed by a vessel or boat owner to try to limit their exposure to the worth of the vessel that was involved in the incident that caused injury and/or financial damages. In real-life terms it is a civil action brought in federal… Read More »
Determining Liability for Rental Boat Injuries
With over 1 million vessels registered in 2022, Florida leads the country in the number of recreational boats in the state. Thousands of these boats are rental boats that allow residents and visitors alike to take advantage of the state’s many rivers, lakes, and coastal beaches. With so much activity on the waterways, accidents… Read More »
Can You Sue if an Impaired Boat Operator Caused a Crash?
Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and many of these crashes are caused by impaired boat operators. Due to the fact that the state has more recreational boat operators than any other state, Florida’s boating under the influence (BUI) laws are very strict. Anyone convicted of a BUI will face serious penalties including… Read More »
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 »