West Palm Beach Florida personal injury lawyer Ted Babbitt wrote an article for The Palm Beach Post on the steps to take after being involved in a boating accident. In his article, Ted discusses safe boating practices to avoid potential accidents, and how to most effectively handle accidents in the event that they occur: Adhere to … Read More
According to Statista, there were about 11.96 million registered vessels in the United States in 2017. In Florida, there are specific laws that can apply to boating accidents. “Federal law requires the operator of a vessel involved in an accident to file a report if there are serious injuries, death, or property damage over $2,000.00,” … Read More
Boating is a popular recreational activity in Florida, especially during the summer. However, watercraft activities can result in accidents and even deaths. From 2013 to 2016, the number of deaths due to boating accidents have increased, according to The American Boating Association. 701 deaths happened in 2016 alone. When boating accidents are the result of … Read More
For decades, Americans have taken to the water for sports and recreation. Due to the popularity, the demand for boats and personal watercrafts (PWC) has increased significantly. However, the rise in boat use has also resulted in more boating accidents and deaths. A U.S. Coast Guard report shows the following U.S. boating statistics for 2012: 651 … Read More
