Coast Guard vs. Local Law Enforcement: Who Has Jurisdiction in Boating Accident Investigations?
Articru Scribes Who decides whether federal admiralty law or state law governs a waterway incident? Readers often assume the Coast Guard always leads, but…
Coast Guard Boating Accident Investigation: Procedures and Legal Implications
Coast Guard boating accident investigation began when federal law required timely reports after deadly or severe incidents on U.S. waters. The rules…
How to Obtain a Coast Guard Accident Report: Requesting CG-3865 and Marine Casualty Records
The guide explained how operators and owners met federal filing requirements after serious boating incidents. It summarized when a federal form was…
Coast Guard Boat Accident Investigations: The Role of Federal Authority in Liability Cases
Nearly one in ten recreational marine incidents in the United States leads to a reportable casualty under federal rules. That statistic shows…
Repeat BUI Offenses: How Prior Convictions Impact Boating Under the Influence Cases
Nearly one in four driving-related arrests involve a prior conviction that raises penalties. This startling figure shows how prior records change the…
Drug Use and Boat Accidents: Legal Liability Beyond Alcohol Impairment
Drug use and boat accidents on U.S. waters are rising as a legal and safety concern. Surprising fact: In Texas, operating with…
Recreational vs. Commercial Boating Laws: What Every Operator Should Know About Liability
One in four serious watercraft accidents involve preventable errors, a striking figure that shows how quickly a day on the water can…
Navigational Rules and Right-of-Way in Boating: Legal Standards That Prevent Accidents
Nearly 80% of on-water collisions happen because operators misread basic navigation cues. That simple fact shows why navigational rules and right-of-way in…
Boating Accident Reporting Requirements by State: What You Must File and When
More than 5,200 incidents on U.S. waters in one year led to over 750 deaths and thousands of injuries. That scale shows…
Maritime Law Boating Accidents on Open Waters: Key Rules and Legal Implications
Surprising fact: Maritime law boating accidents on open waters account for nearly one in five serious vessel incidents, often triggering federal admiralty…
Boat Safety Equipment Laws and Requirements: What Every Boater Needs to Know
Nearly one in three recreational vessels inspected lack the minimum, USCG-required gear to operate legally. That gap puts lives at risk and…
Mandatory Boating Insurance: What Does the Law Require?
Mandatory boating insurance sounds absolute, yet most states do not impose a blanket law requiring a policy for every vessel. One surprising…