Everyone is looking for some fun and excitement this summer, especially after spending most of last year in lockdown during the pandemic. Some people are having the time of their lives at the beach, and others are firing up the grill to entertain guests they haven’t seen in a while. Still, others...
Category: Boating Accident
Why Do Boating Accidents Happen?
With temperatures warming and an increase in recreational boating, it’s essential to consider safety on the water. California boating accident attorneys will tell you that thousands of accidents occur each year involving watercraft, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes even death. Understanding why boating accidents happen...
7 Things You Should Do Following a Boating Accident
Boating is popular throughout California. Many people enjoy a variety of boating and water activities on our state’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. Unfortunately, a boating accident can result in traumatic injuries and life-threatening conditions. For some individuals, a boating accident could result in life-altering disabilities. If you are injured in a...
Top Eight Causes of Boating Accidents
Millions of people own and regularly use boats for business and recreational purposes. Over the past few decades, the number of boats on our lakes, rivers, oceans, and waterways has increased. While an increase in the number of boats on the water may be a factor in boating accidents, it is not the only...
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What Duties Do Cruise Ship Companies Owe to Passengers?
Nothing says vacation like a long cruise filled with dancing, drinking and all-you-can-eat buffets. Most people do not board cruise ships with the expectation that they will be injured or killed. However, this happens more frequently than we realize. Since 2005, 448 major cruise ship accidents were reported, according to the World Maritime...
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What are the Top 5 Causes of Boating Accidents?
As California weather becomes more favorable to recreational and commercial boaters alike, more and more mariners are returning to the water this month. Unfortunately, not every day on the water turns out as we expect it and fatal accidents occur. Boating accidents can occur when we least expect them, even in the best...
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Family of Diver Lost at Sea Sues Boating Company
Who is liable for sea accidents?
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An experienced diver from Tustin, California set off on the charter diving trip on the Sundiver Express. It was nearly her 1,000th dive, but it turned out to be her last. Now, the family members of the diver lost at sea have filed suit against...
Capsized Boat in San Francisco Bay May Have Been Overloaded
What can you do to protect yourself from boating accidents?
Sailing on San Francisco bay can be exhilarating. As afternoon approaches, winds steadily increase, making it a fun and exciting place for adventure-seeking family and friends. However, without following strict Coast Guard guidelines, boating on the bay can quickly become life...
Boating Tragedy Off The Coast Of Catalina
When embarking on a fun boating trip, one does not usually anticipate the boat tipping over and being thrown overboard. Three males, age sixty-four, sixty-two, and forty-seven, were recently identified by the Coroner’s Office. They died when their boat overturned on the coast of Santa Catalina Island, in California.
More specifically, the boat tipped...
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