Florida’s waterways become especially active during spring break. Boats, jet skis, and rental watercraft fill the water as visitors look to enjoy the warm weather, and with that surge in activity comes a predictable increase in serious accidents. When operator inexperience, alcohol, or poorly maintained equipment plays a role, the consequences can be devastating. At […]
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Injured on a Cruise During Spring Break? What You Need to Know
Justin Gutterman / 03-18-2026 / Boat Accidents
Spring break is one of the busiest seasons for cruise travel, with thousands of passengers departing from Florida ports each week. While cruises are marketed as relaxing getaways, injuries onboard are more common than many people realize, and resolving them is often far more complicated than a standard personal injury claim. The legal framework governing […]
What Are My Rights After a Florida Boating Accident
Thomas Dennis / 01-25-2025 / Boat Accidents
A relaxing day on a boat can quickly take a devastating turn when an accident occurs that may have caused injury or damage to the boat. In the aftermath, you may feel overwhelmed by injuries, mounting medical bills, and questions about what to do next. It’s easy to feel lost, but understanding your rights can […]
Affirmative Defenses: Pointing the Finger Back at the Plaintiff
Thomas Dennis / 10-01-2014 / Auto Accidents
Immediately following an accident victims are often faced with the need for medical care, expenses incurred as a result of medical care, wage loss, and injuries that can be long lasting or permanent. Regardless of the accident or incident which caused the injuries, often the Plaintiff is stuck with expenses and required to live with […]
Parasailing Accident Leaves Two Teen Tourists Hospitalized
Thomas Dennis / 07-05-2013 / Boat Accidents
In a tragic parasailing accident Monday left two 17 year-old tourists, Sydney Good and Alexis Fairchild, from Indiana hospitalized and in critical condition. The accident occurred when the cord holding the parasail to the tow boat snapped. This left the sail and the attached teen girls adrift in the winds above Panama City Beach, FL. […]
Man Killed Crashing Personal Watercraft After Dark
Thomas Dennis / 09-24-2012 / Boat Accidents
A man was killed in a boating accident over Labor Day Weekend near Miami’s Venetian Causeway Bridge. According to reports, the victim was speeding on a personal watercraft and collided with a 22-foot boat just after 10 p.m. A Sea Tow operator heard the crash and saw two men in the water, one unconscious. The […]
Alcohol Suspected as a Factor in Fatal Labor Day Weekend Boating Accident
Thomas Dennis / 09-14-2012 / Boat Accidents
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a recreational boating accident that occurred at Fort De Soto Park near Tampa in Pinellas County, according to sources. The accident occurred around 8 p.m. on the Friday before Labor Day Weekend, and investigators believe alcohol may have been a factor. A 20-foot Mako boat carrying […]
Fatal Parasailing Accident under Investigation
Thomas Dennis / 08-31-2012 / Boat Accidents
A Connecticut woman on vacation with her husband in Florida died in a tragic parasailing accident on August 15, according to sources. Stephen Miskell, 31, and his wife Kathleen Miskell, 28, were parasailing together 200 feet above the ground off the coast of Pompano Beach when Kathleen’s harness broke. Kathleen plummeted into the water and […]
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