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On any given day, boats, canoes, kayaks, SeaDoos, sailboats, Jet Skis, cruise ships, and other vessels skim across Florida’s more than 825 miles of beaches, 1,260 miles of coastline and 11,000 miles of rivers, streams, and waterways. Though the majority of recreational boaters and maritime workers navigate the waters without incident, a disaster can occur suddenly and without notice. A boating accident attorney may be able to help you obtain compensation if you have experienced a maritime injury due to someone else’s negligence.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the water, dial (863) 688-8288 or reach out to us online today for a free consultation with one of our experienced Florida boating accident lawyers.
There are many causes of boating accidents, including:
Boating accidents may result in severe maritime injuries, including:
These injuries may require hospitalization, surgeries, and long-term care. If you sustained injuries due to negligence, a personal injury attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve.
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As the summer months approach Florida’s waters will fill with boaters and people enjoying water sports and beaches. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were almost 900,000 registered boaters in the state in 2014. While Florida ranks third in the country for registered boats, it ranks first for the number of boating accidents. Pinellas County ranked third in the top Ten Florida Counties for boating accidents.
Even experienced boaters can have boating accidents. In 2014, there were 4,064 recreational boating accidents, 610 boating fatalities, and 2,678 boating injuries. Some of the top contributing factors to boating accidents and casualties are:
Here are some safety tips to help make boating activities fun and safe experiences:
The summer months are a time for fun excursions and keeping these safety tips in mind may help make the summer a safe and enjoyable time.
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Out of the fifty U.S. states, Florida has the highest reported accidents by boats. There were 4,062 serious boating accidents in the nation during 2013, 16.8% of those accidents occurred in Florida. In 2013, over 685 boating accidents occurred, including 58 fatalities, an increase in both from 2012 accident reports. Only 11 of the 50 states reported more than 100 boating accidents with serious injuries, and Florida took first place for the highest reported incidents, followed by California and New York.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the top five contributing factors to serious boating accidents are:
In addition to the five contributing factors, alcohol was the leading contributing factor to boating accidents, causing 16% of the boating accidents. Another high cause of serious accidents is in the event of two boats collided, capsizing and injuring the passengers on board.
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Many of the fatalities could have been prevented by the use of a life jacket. Reports show that three-fourths of boating deaths were linked to drowning and only 12% of those who perished in boating crashes were wearing life jackets.
In the event of a boating accident, a life jacket could save a life. Here are tips to know regarding life jacket safety:
If you have sustained injuries in a boat accident due to negligence, Florida boat accident attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help you obtain compensation for medical bills, therapy, and extended care, and for your pain and suffering.
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A boating accident can result in high medical bills, long-term disabilities or property damage. If someone’s negligence or a defective part caused the incident, a boating accident attorney may be able to assist you with financial compensation; if you lost a loved one, you may be able to pursue a products liability or a wrongful death claim.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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