Boating Accidents

Persons working as commercial fishermen or serving other duties aboard a ship may find themselves caught in an at-sea disaster. Unexpected accidents or disasters could also occur at a New York shipyard. Anyone involved with a vessel disaster may benefit from being...

For those of us on the East Coast, traveling by ferry is an everyday occurrence, just like taking a bus, train or taxi. Unfortunately, what many of us may forget is that, while ferries feel safe, they can be just as dangerous as their cousin mass-transportation...

Heading out on a small vessel can be a fun activity for the day; however, you must ensure that you're ready for spending time on the water. Accidents that happen on one of these smaller boats can lead to considerable injuries and possibly death if you aren't properly...

Small boats can be fun for many but dangerous as well. U.S. Army data shows that more than 80% of all boating fatalities occur in boats that are less than 26 feet long. Individuals who skipper smaller boats generally have limited boating experience and aren't very...

Most individuals who hear about a boat accident may think about either intoxicated or inexperienced skippers recklessly operating their water vessels. Other factors are seldom spoken about but are often to blame for some of the most severe boating accidents.The United...

These are both state and federal laws on the books that prohibit skippers from operating their vessels on the water while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Just like driving a car under the influence is hazardous, operating a boat while you're on drugs or...

One thing that many New Yorkers look forward to doing over the summer is getting out on the water in their boats. This uptick in water vessels during this time of the year doesn't come without dangers. There are some common reasons why individuals get hurt while at...