According to a 2020 report, the state of Florida tops the list when it comes to boating accidents. In fact, the Sunshine State has twice as many accidents as California, which is number two on the list. In 2020, there were 679 recreational boating accidents, with the number surging to…
Florida has the largest boating industry in the U.S. With summer just around the corner, boat owners are getting their vessels ready for fishing, water sports, or just cruising around on the weekends. While this is great fun for both residents and tourists, it also means there’s a higher risk…
In September of 2018, a father experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: being involved in the death of their child. Fifteen-year-old Hayden Schreyer was on a boat with his father and six other passengers in the Kemp Channel area. When his father lost his balance, tragedy struck. Teen Dies After Fall…
From the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf Coast, Florida boasts 1,350 miles of pristine coastline. In addition, it’s home to over 4,300 miles of lakes, swamps, and reservoirs. It is truly a boaters paradise, which is why there were nearly 1 million registered boat owners in Florida in 2017. Unfortunately,…
The fatality rate for Florida traffic accidents was the fifth highest in the country for the first six months of 2022. Unfortunately, this trend has continued in the first few…
