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More Vessels in the Water Brings New Boating Safety Concerns With turquoise waters and ideal temperatures nearly year-round, it is no surprise that Florida leads the nation in the number of registered vessels. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati ...

Your Right to Compensation After a Marina Slip and Fall Accident  Slip and fall accidents are among the most common ways people are injured on marinas or docks in South Florida. Unfortunately, the complex laws regarding premises liability can ma ...

Injury Narrowly Avoided in Accident Near Intercoastal Waterway Multiple agencies are reporting a near-catastrophic boating accident that occurred under a bridge in Jupiter, Florida. A pontoon boat filled with people was crushed as a drawbridge began ...

Common Causes of Accidents and Injuries While Engaging in Watersport Activities With warm waters and near-perfect temperatures for most of the year, South Florida is the perfect place to engage in many watersports. Unfortunately, some activities are ...

Several Injured and One Killed as Driver Plows into Outdoor Diner in Miami Beach 6 people were injured, and 1 was killed after a 75-year-old driver hit the accelerator while trying to reverse into a parking space. The fatal car accident occurred at a ...

Boating Safety Statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard Hundreds of boat accidents happen each year across the country. Florida routinely leads the nation not only in reportable boating accidents but also in fatalities. Many of the accidents resulting in ...

Pontoon boats are one of the most recognizable recreational vessels on the water. They are extremely popular among owners and renters because they are easy to use and have ample deck space. Unfortunately, these trendy boats can be dangerous in the ...

What to Do If You Are Injured on the Job Boat operators and other crew members put their lives on the line each time a vessel goes out on the water. The waters off of the Florida coast can change quickly, becoming dangerous for everyone on them. If y ...

Understanding Your Rights After a Ferryboat Accident Residents of Fisher Island, an exclusive resort community off the coast of Miami Beach, were shocked when two women plunged to their death during a 10-minute ferry ride. The women were found embrac ...

Understanding Your Rights If You Are Injured on the Water Few people expect to ever be involved in a boating accident, but hundreds of people are injured or killed every year in crashes on Florida waterways. The rules and regulations that govern thes ...

Tips for Avoiding Boating Accidents and Ensuring a Safe Day on the Water Boating on the turquoise waters of South Florida is one of the most exciting parts of visiting Miami. From the affordable to the extravagant, there are rental boats to accommoda ...

Miami City Commission Votes to End, Then Reinstate Motorized Scooter Program In November 2021, the Miami City Commission voted to end a multi-year program that allowed motorized scooters to be placed throughout the city. The program, which had been i ...