Tips to Avoid a Florida Boat Accident

A Florida boat accident can happen at anytime and leave you and your passengers seriously injured. There are certain safety tips that all boaters should follow to keep everyone on the open waters safe.

A quick look at the numbers
Boating accidents happen more frequently than most people think. According to the U.S. Coast Guard in 2009:

• There were 4,730 reported boat accidents
• 736 people lost their lives in boating accidents
• There were 3,358 reported maritime injuries

Florida boating safety tips
Fortunately, there are many steps boat operators can take to help avoid a Florida maritime accident, including making sure:

• There are enough properly fitted life preservers for everyone onboard
• There is a fire extinguisher onboard your vessel
• Your boat is equipped with a whistle or horn
• Your boat's registration is current
• You have proper control of your boat at all times
• There is a designated boat operator who is not drinking

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If you or someone you know has been injured in a boating accident, contact one of our experienced maritime attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.