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Brevard County is the perfect place to own a boat. You can enjoy boating on the ocean, the Indian River, the canals around town or one of the lakes in the area including Lake Washington. Boaters enjoy fishing, wave riding, snorkeling, and just about any waterborne activity you can think of.
Just like any moving vehicle, boating has its risk of accidents. Many times accidents can be simple and not dangerous. Other times they can be expensive and/or catastrophic. The key is to make sure you are insured and are doing everything in your power to avoid being involved in an accident.
If you have been involved in a serious boating accident it is imperative that you seek proper legal counsel. That’s where our law firm comes in. With many years of experience in accident and injury law, we can represent you to make sure you receive what you deserve. An attorney must legally pursue individuals as well as insurance companies to claim what is rightfully yours. The idea is to make you as whole as possible after this unfortunate event.
Many times when you take to the waters you will be sharing the space with boaters who are not very proficient. 3/4 of boaters do not have formal boating training. Also, many boaters tend to drink alcohol while they operate their boat. In 2023, Florida had 619 boating accidents. There were 59 fatalities in those accidents. It’s true that boating is safer than driving when you compile the statistics but serious accidents do occur. This is when contacting an attorney who specializes in boating accidents is your best bet.
For a full list of boating accident statistics for the state of Florida visit this page at the FWC website.
Florida leads the nation in boating accidents. This is because we are a large peninsula, surrounded on water by three sides, and have warm weather all year long. To put it simply, we have many more boaters who spend many more hours on the water than any other state.
Boating Safety courses & tips
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must have a Boating Safety Education Identification Card to operate a boat in Florida legally. Sign up for a Florida boating safety course here.