Smoke On The Water: Boating Accident Litigation

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in Boating Accidents, Insurance Claims, Wrongful Death

Smoke On The Water: Boating Accident Litigation Florida as a whole is a boating paradise that attracts not only local boating enthusiasts, but also tourists looking to enjoy its many waterways and water access points. These include lakes, rivers, and canals as well as the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Florida Straits. Unfortunately, with the ever extensive number of boaters, the number of boating accidents and fatalities tends to increase. Even with safety measures in place, boating accidents can occur. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, hundreds of injuries related to boating accidents occur annually in Florida...

02 April

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Considerations After Vehicle Insurance Claim Denials

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in Auto Accidents, Boating Accidents, Current Investigations, Insurance Claims, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents

Vehicle Insurance Claim Denials following a vehicle accident can be both shocking and financially devastating. The scenario can be even more distressing when another involved party is at fault, you are seriously injured, and his or her insurance company denies your claim. The following are issues to consider following vehicle insurance claim denials in Florida: Policy Review If you are at fault: Is your policy up to date and paid? Do you have collision coverage? What is your deductible? Have there been any recent law changes that affect your coverage? Do you have sufficient medical coverage? If another party is at fault: Is his/her policy up to date and...

12 November

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Boating Accidents: A Look At Florida Maritime Law

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in Boating Accidents, Insurance Claims, Negligence, Product Liability Claims

Boating accidents can fall under Maritime law, also referred to as Admiralty law, is that which governs businesses providing services that involve being in or on the water. In Florida, the “water” is specifically defined as navigable waters, as per Florida Statute 768.191. According to the Department of Transportation2, Florida’s navigable waters include: Atlantic Intracoastal WaterwayGulf Intracoastal WaterwayHarbors, Bays, and BayousInlets and PassesCanals and ChannelsRivers and Creeks Types of Boating Accidents Under Florida Maritime Law Any personal injury or death resulting from activities provided in or on navigable waters by a company or entity falls under the regulatory requirements of Florida Maritime law....

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Smoke On The Water: Boating Accident Litigation

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Boating Accidents: A Look At Florida Maritime Law

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