The message about Florida drunk driving accidents has been out for a long time. However, boating under the influence is still a major concern in the state. Experts estimate that one in four fatal boating accidents are caused by intoxication or drug use, and Florida has more boating accidents than…
Florida drivers have repeatedly been warned about the dangers of Florida drunk driving accidents. There are in fact many laws in place to prevent such accidents from taking place: among them, a law that makes it illegal to drive in Florida with an open liquor container. Boaters, however, are also…
Now that summer is well under way, many states – Florida among them – want to put a stop to drunk boating accidents. While Florida drunk driving accidents are a cause for concern, many people do not realize that boating while intoxicated causes some of the same dangers. Many states…
Every spring and summer, Florida’s many rivers and bays attract boaters, fishers, and swimmers. However, while Florida usually leads the country in terms of the number of registered vessels (just under one million) it usually also leads America in the number of fatal boating accidents. Sadly, many of these accidents…
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a few common mistakes tend to cause many Florida boating accidents. To prevent the Florida brain injuries and drowning which cause the majority of boating fatalities, follow the FWC’s tips for safe boating: 1) Avoid causing an imbalance in a…
According to new statistics, the majority of boaters involved in Florida boating accidents between 2004 and 2009 have never taken boating safety training. In fact, up to 90% of boaters involved in accidents have failed to take safety training. In many cases, these people rely on common sense or experience.…
Florida boating accidents do not always just involve boats. Parasailing accidents are also quite common on Florida’s waters. However, despite liability lawsuits and attempts to pass new legislation, parasailing is not as regulated an industry as some would like. In 2008, Rep. Carl Domino, R-Jupiter proposed a bill which would…
Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have said that they will be out in force this holiday weekend, to prevent Florida boating accidents. The officers are especially concerned about the tendency of some boaters to head out on the water after consuming alcohol or drugs. Boats and…
Many of the boating accidents which make it into the news involve motorized boats. However, many Florida boating accidents in fact involve small man-powered boats such as canoes or kayaks. Just because these boats do not have motors, this does not make them perfectly safe. They can still result in…
Florida has many waterways and this means many opportunities for boating. While boating enthusiasts love this time of year for the recreational opportunities it offers, Florida authorities as well as the United States Coast Guard (USCG) like to remind boaters at this time of year that most boating accidents are…