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...
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Injured cruise ship worker seeks compensation from Carnival Corp.
A now paralyzed cruise ship worker has filed a civil lawsuit against two Carnival Corp. cruise ship subsidiaries seeking compensatory damages after a slip-and-fall injury in April. Citing the Jones Act, Antonio Sisca, a 28-year-old former professional dancer from...
What makes small boats particularly dangerous?
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...
Seldom highlighted reasons why boating accidents occur
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...
Drinking and boating do not mix
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...
Common reasons why boaters have accidents
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...
What happens if skippers aren’t skilled in navigating rough seas?
One of the first things that captains learn in their seamanship classes is about how to best handle their water vessels if they come upon rough seas. There can be severe damage to the boat and mass human casualties if a captain doesn't take proactive measures in...
Long Island municipality faces another lawsuit after boat crash
Although no one expects a car accident, most drivers know how to handle one. They may take photographs of the scene for insurance purposes or call the police to report a serious incident. But the process can be unclear in the case of a boating accident, when effects...
First lawsuits against cruise ships for viral outbreak emerge
Cruise ships have a certain reputation for being less-than hygenic at the best of times. Some people have even referred to them as "floating Petri dishes" because they essentially put a lot of people together into small spaces and keep them there for a few weeks. That...
Injured boaters sue a New York town for negligence
The survivors of a fatal Mattituck boating accident in November have put the Town on Southold on notice that they plan to sue them. They are collectively seeking $30 million for their losses against the New York town.A Southhold Police report shows that four...