MIAMI BOATING ACCIDENTLAWYER EXPLAINS BOATING ACCIDENTS AND PREVENTION

MIAMI PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER SHARES INSIGHT FOR DEALING WITH BOATING ACCIDENTS

INJURED OR INVOLVED IN A BOATING ACCIDENT? READ THIS ARTICLE

Boating collisions and negligence are the number one cause of boating accidents in Florida.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, reports that many boaters are negligent when taking to Florida waterways and this has resulted in 79 fatal accidents and many injured. Poor training and boating safety education are among the leading causes of boating accidents.

With the number of boating registrations rising significantly over the past two years, the number or boating accidents is expected to increase dramatically. These are the figures as they stand today according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:

• 985,005 registered vessels
• 836 reportable boating accidents
• 387 collisions with either another vessel (224) or a fixed object (163).
• Drowning was leading cause of death (47%); Trauma was second (39%)
• 69% of the operators in fatal boating accidents had no formal boater education

The FWC stated that “Florida leads the nation in registered vessels, but it is estimated that up to one million non-registered vessels actively use Florida’s waters, and this segment of the boating population appears to still be growing.”

Boating accidents is a broad category of accidents involving a vessel regardless if any individual suffered injuries. However, typically boating accident involve personal injuries, death or missing persons. Even an incident where an individual suffered a fear of drowning with long-term mental anguish may be actionable.

Boating accidents tend to be very complex and challenging. Liability for a boating accident may involve the operator of the vessel, the employer, the owner of the vessel and the manufacturers of the vessel or its equipment and parts if it caused or contributed to the boating accident. A boating accident may be caused by operator error, which could make the operator, the employer and the owner liable.

Many factors can contribute to a boating accident. One of the most common factors involved in a boating accident is the intoxication of the operator of the vessel. All states impose severe penalties for those found guilty of boating under the influence. Some jurisdictions even go as far as to assign some of the liability to the operator who may not be factually responsible for the boating accident. If you suspect the operator of the vessel may be intoxicated or intends to consume intoxicants during the voyage, it is best to stay ashore and inform the authorities.

Other factors, such as weather conditions may also increase the chances of a boating accident. Severe weather conditions are responsible for a significant number of boating accidents. Typically, victims of boating accidents caused by weather fail to pursue compensation claims. Modern vessels are equipped with a wide array of required equipment meant to warn the operator of impending inclement weather. If the operator fails to avoid incoming dangerous conditions by changing course or staying in the port, then the victims of the boating accident may have an actionable claim for compensation.

The Miami Personal Injury Lawyers at The Perazzo Law Firm, pride ourselves in representing the people of Florida and their families. We will always put our clients’ needs at the forefront of the fight against the insurance industry. Our Miami personal injury lawyers have dedicated their entire careers in fighting for your rights. Whether you seek compensation for injuries, fighting for justice for wrongful arrest or looking for a home, you can rest assured our lawyers will be there for you.

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MIAMI BOATING ACCIDENT LAWYER SHARES LATEST BOATING ACCIDENT NEWS.

CAPSIZED BOAT LEAVES TWO DEAD AND SEVERAL RESCUED
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that two passengers aboard a boat died after the vessel they were in capsized in the Florida Keys. Over a dozen people have been pulled out of sea while five more have not been found yet. According to Coast Guard officials, those onboard were illegally trying to enter the U.S., capsizing near Sugarloaf Key on Friday morning. Six people had to be transported to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained when the boat flipped over. The reported fatalities reflect the risks that illegals take when embarking on unseaworthy vessels.

BRIDGE AND BOAT ACCIDENT IN TAMPA
Reports from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conversation Commission state that a small carrying several passengers sailed into a part of the Tampa bridge at 22nd Street Causing Bridge. Fortunately, no fatal injuries were reported but a couple people had to be taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.
Injuries from collisions can often lead to head, neck, and back injuries, as well as breaks and fractures. Drowning depends on whether sailing safety precautions are enforced by the vessel’s captain and crew and whether the injured victim suffers loss of conscious from a blow to the head. The time of the boating accident is also fundamental. That is why the Perazzo Law Firm in Miami’s personal injury lawyers handling boating accidents and insurance claims remind boaters to avoid night sailing, especially during poor weather conditions.