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What are Dangers of Boat Propellers?
If you operate a recreational boat or are a passenger, you should be aware that propellers offer great dangers to people who encounter them. We have blogged about many injury…
How Can I Safely Water Ski?
As the summer continues and Labor Day arrives in a few weeks, more people will be out on the water participating in recreational boating activities like water skiing. If you…
Construction Worker Killed in St. Louis Tugboat Accident
According to KTVI-TV, a construction worker was killed on July 16 in St. Louis when a tugboat hit the Eads Bridge. The news outlet reported that the victim, age 24,…
Two Women Die in Maryland Boating Accident
Sadly, on July 26, two women were killed in a Maryland boating accident that has many people asking questions about the boater safety in the state. According to CBS Baltimore,…
How Can I Tube Safely?
Are you a boat owner who often pulls passengers on tubes? If you do this fun activity, be aware that accidents can happen when you are reckless. This is why…
Royal Caribbean Ship Catches Fire, Crew Member Injured
According to WFTV-TV, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship that departed from Port Canaveral, Florida, recently caught fire in Jamaica, leading to burn injuries for a crewmember. The news outlet reported…
Legal Rights for Injured Commercial Fishermen
Are you a commercial fisherman? If you work in the maritime industry, you should know that commercial fishermen have one of the highest occupational fatality rates in the country, often…
Woman Sentenced For Fatal S.C. Boat Accident
According to the Independent Mail, a South Carolina woman was sentenced to one year in jail recently after she was involved in a boat accident last year that killed a…
Barge Captain Sentenced to Prison for Fatal Accident
The Chicago Tribune reported recently that the captain of a boat that was pushing a barge that exploded in 2005 has been sentenced to jail in connection to a seaman’s…