Coast Guard Boat Accident Investigations: The Role of Federal Authority in Liability Cases
Articru Scribes Nearly one in ten recreational marine incidents in the United States leads to a reportable casualty under federal rules. That…
Boat Accident Laws
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Understanding Federal vs. State Boat Accident Laws: Key Differences and Legal Implications
Did you know that the United States Constitution and 28 U.S.C. § 1333 together put admiralty and maritime disputes squarely…
Boating Under the Influence (BUI): How Field Sobriety Tests Determine Impairment on the Water
One out of three recreational boating deaths involves alcohol, a startling statistic that makes this topic urgent for every boater…
Boat Accident Liability: Who’s at Fault, What the Law Says, and How It Affects Your Claim
Boat accident liability starts with a stark fact: more than 700 serious incidents are reported on U.S. waters each year,…