Boat Accidents

Recreational boating is popular in the US, with millions of boaters on the water each year, particularly in Florida. However, it also means the likelihood of boating emergencies increases.  According to the US Coast Guard (USCG), 658 people died in 4,439 accidents in 2021. About 19 percent involved personal watercraft mishaps like serious jet ski […]

The carelessness of how some people act when driving a boat is worrisome. Recreational boating statistics from the US Coast Guard reveal 658 boating fatalities occurred in 2021. A 19-year-old girl died at the Beaufort River, allegedly due to her friend’s reckless behavior. The driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and was acting