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Common causes of recreational boating accidents

October 7, 2021 by Lyle Long
Common causes of recreational boating accidents
Recent years have led to a huge influx of people on the water, which increases the likelihood of a dangerous or potentially fatal boating accident occurring.  In Florida, locals and tourists enjoy spending time on the water, making recreational boating a popular pastime activity for many.  
It’s important to remember you may be entitled to compensation if you were involved in a boating accident.  Added traffic in Florida’s waterways combined with inexperienced or distracted operators can lead to disaster.  Accidents have a way of bringing down those involved in many ways, including through financial hardship, psychological trauma, and/or physical injuries.  
 
The entire team at Long, Jean & Wechsler, P.A. is dedicated to helping you with our decades of combined personal injury experience.  If you were involved in an accident, we can help you regain stability – we will fight to get you compensated for your injuries.  Our boat accident lawyers are waiting to hear from you at 954-597-6770 or online via our free case evaluation form.

Boating accidents are at their highest levels, and they’re only expected to get higher.

In 2020 there were 804 boating accidents in Florida, with 79 fatal accidents making Florida the nation’s leader in boating accidents.  

Like driving on the road, there are laws and regulations in place to reduce your chances of being involved in a collision when on a boat, but they only work if everyone follows them.  As we all know, not everyone will follow the rules all the time, which ultimately leads to accidents occurring with varying degrees of severity.
 

Common causes of boat accidents in Florida  

Improper lookout: Vessels should have a dedicated lookout to monitor the area, assess any risk present, and communicate it accordingly to avoid a collision. When the lookout is distracted or inexperienced, they may fail to properly perform their duties, leading to a boat accident.

Alcohol use: Nationwide, alcohol-related boating accidents account for the highest number of fatalities aboard boats, yachts, and other vessels.

Operator inexperience: Operating a boat or yacht is not a simple task, and it requires the operator to have a deep understanding of how the vessel works. For example, operating a boat with two or more engines is far more complex than operating a boat with a single engine. Additionally, an inexperienced operator will usually be indecisive and will not possess the experience or knowledge needed to avoid a collision.

Excessive speeding: Avoiding a collision is difficult when speeding due to the vessel’s inertia. Maintaining a safe and appropriate speed is important at all times to ensure proper control over the vessel is maintained.  
 
Mechanic or manufacturer-related malfunction: Defects or any type of mechanical failure in a vessel can cause a severe and potentially fatal boat accident to occur. Defects in design or in the manufacturing of parts used in the boat can cause unforeseen issues, which can become a contributing factor leading to an accident.

Boat passenger recklessness: Passengers are expected to behave and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. When passengers behave inappropriately, it can hinder the ability of others to react on time and can lead to a boat accident or collision.

Severe weather: Weather plays a significant role when it comes to safely operating a boat or any vessel. Extreme weather conditions increase the chances of being involved in an accident or collision.
 

What to do after a boat accident?

Boating accidents can be exceptionally stressful for those involved because most people are familiar with laws and procedures on the road, not on the water.  It’s essential for you or anyone involved in a boating accident to speak with a boat accident attorney who understands the laws and procedures that relate to your case.  At Long, Jean & Wechsler, P.A., our experienced team will be with you from start to finish to fight for you.  
 
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arletty fernandezarletty fernandez
21:24 13 Nov 22
Ryan and Helen were very thorough and diligent with my case. This was my first time having to hire for this type of service and am honestly thrilled to have been referred to such a diligent, efficient and caring team. They made sure to stay in touch and keep me updated all throughout my case. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you all for your excellent care.
Florane FleurinorFlorane Fleurinor
14:52 03 Oct 22
Very good, professional and responsible lawyer. His office was in contact with me every time they had new information. Step by step Mr. Alex Jean would explain to me what is going on with my case. I didn’t have to wait for years for results. So far from what I hear from other people about their cases Mr. Alex Jean is the best. And I will reference my family and friends you and thank you so much
alexis Johnsonalexis Johnson
20:35 13 Sep 22
Ryan Wechsler is by far one of the best lawyers around. He gave me the assurance that everything was going to be okay. He is a very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and an honest lawyer. His entire team (Daniela & Helen) was amazing. Very pleasant and kept me up to date every step of the way during my case. Ryan fought hard for me! I’m very thankful for all of his hard work and everyone at Long, Jean & Wechsler. If you’re ever in need of a great legal team give them a call.
Saif PowerSaif Power
14:59 30 Aug 22
Lyle was a pleasure to work with, he delivered on his promises. He was very prompt with his responses and very helpful when we first touched base. I’d definitely take him again on any relevant case.
Luiz CentLuiz Cent
02:15 13 Jul 22
I hired Alex Jean for a personal injury case and little did I know I was going to get world class treatment.I was referred to the best Chiropractors in Miami and then when I moved to St.Pete the LJW team had great connections there too.My Tesla is as good as new, my back is recovering and not to mention the settlement from the insurance. If I didn’t hire them I’d still be trying to recover money from insurance to fix my car.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you need a personal injury attorney I 100% recommend Alex Jean and the team at LJW.
Princess Maryam Abdul-AkbarPrincess Maryam Abdul-Akbar
16:29 07 Jul 22
Ryan Wechsler is an excellent attorney. He worked tirelessly on my case, which was a difficult one to begin with. When other attorneys were given me issues to take my case, he was the only one that was reassuring and determine to seek justice for me. I completely trusted his counsel. Had it not been for Mr. Wechsler I would have accumulated a lot of debt. I am forever grateful that he accepted my case.
Angelina AkkadAngelina Akkad
12:47 30 Jun 22
Ryan and the team are absolute rock stars! I got a recommendation from a good friend to use them, and I was not disappointed. They solved my issue with one strong letter and avoided a bad situation and lots of time and $$$ saved. I will definitely be using them again if the need ever arises.
Micheca AristildeMicheca Aristilde
19:46 08 Jun 22
Very good firm. I had an unusual case. A crane dropped on my car the week of Christmas. Considering the fact my accident occurred during the holiday season, Lyle and his paralegal, Helen, ensured that I received treatment the same day, got a rental, and even settled my case in less than 6 months.They were extremely polite, communicative, and on top of everything. I highly recommend reaching out to them for great legal representation.
GatorGator
19:20 08 Jun 22
Worked with Ryan and he helped me navigate the process of our law suit. Was in great communication throughout the process. 5 stars
Patrícia OsorioPatrícia Osorio
02:16 08 Jun 22
We had a great experience with Lyle and their team. The communication worked great, they had the patience to explain all the details to us and were responsive to our questions. We got a great settlement.
Perry CrawfordPerry Crawford
18:55 15 Apr 22
Lyle and his law group conducted themselves professionally and were very caring and concerned about my injury. My recovery was foremost on their minds.He fought for me relentlessly and got me what I truly deserved. His confidence and tenacity won the case decisively.Thanks Lyle.
Andrea ChlimperAndrea Chlimper
17:18 15 Apr 22
I highly recommend Lyle Long and his firm. Additional to a very very good settlement amount, Lyle and his staff were a pleasure to work with. Lyle walked me through the entire process from the moment I contacted him regarding my automobile accident. They were excellent with communication, returning my calls/emails and keeping me informed with updates and progress. Unfortunately, this is my 2nd time hiring his firm. My first experience was that positive that I never thought about hiring another firm to handle my legal matter.
TT
20:04 28 Mar 22
I highly recommend using this law firm. They’re super friendly, super helpful and very very professional. They had everything under control and dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. I couldn’t be more happy with there service!!!
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18:44 01 Feb 22
I got Into an accident 8/13/2021. A friend of mine told me to contact Ryan, I reached out to him the day after my accident ( which happened to be a weekend day ) and he immediately got right on the case. He was very helpful and I was literally able to reach out to him by phone or text any day and any time. He is always available. He set me up for all of my medical treatment and made sure I understood the whole entire process. He’s a great lawyer and is really on your side. My case was resolved in 4 months and my settlement was way more than I expected. I couldn’t be more thankful for him and his staff. They are excellent.Thank you Ryan,Latia J
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