Labor Day weekend is a popular time to head out to Florida’s many waterways. Whether you are heading out to the rivers of Southern Florida or the beaches of Miami, boating accidents and other water-related accidents remain a concern. According to the Coast Guard and other authorities, holiday weekends tend…
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, many boaters are thinking about heading out on the water, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would like to warn boaters to take steps to prevent boating accidents in Fort Lauderdale and other cities. According to safety experts, there are several…
Now that summer has arrived, the risk of boating accidents and injuries in Fort Lauderdale and other Florida communities has also arrived. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking boaters to use extra caution this year in order to reduce the number of boating-related injuries and accidents. In…
Miami Beach and many Florida coast communities boast miles of beautiful beaches. While these sandy oases are the backdrop of plenty of summer recreation, the waves can be deadly. Each year, beachgoers face drowning accidents, fractures, sprains, and even organ trauma due to beach accidents. In many cases, these accidents…
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a boating collision that occurred in in the Florida Keys will likely result in charges. The two-boat Florida Keys accident sent nine people to hospital. Some of the victims suffered head injuries and leg injuries as a result of the accident,…
A recent two-boat accident in Biscayne National Park left nine people injured. The incident has highlighted the need for boating safety reviews. With the summer months here, more people are taking advantage of Florida’s many waterways to try out boating. In addition, tourist season is here, and that can mean…
Statistics show that as of October 2012, 41 people across the state had been killed in boating accidents. That is a slight decrease from 49 during the same time period in 2011. Authorities are concerned, however, since last year there was an increase in the number of fatal Florida boating…
According to the US Coast Guard there is often an increase in boating accidents in the summer months between July 4 and Labor Day. Since Florida is the nation’s leader when it comes to boating, it is not surprising that the state sees many boating injuries and fatalities each year.…
Spring is a popular time for boating in South Florida, since the area has many waterways, a mild climate, and great conditions for spring fishing. However, Florida also leads the US in the number of boating accidents each year. In 2010, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,…
Statistics show that over twelve million Americans take cruses annually, and while in many cases these vacations are fun-filled and sun-drenched days of fun, for some passengers these cruises become a real cause for concern. Although cruise lines do not release statistics about on-board deaths and injuries, families have been…