Tips to Prevent Florida Boating Accidents

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Whether you are from warmer, Southern states or visiting from the cold Midwest states, going boating or enjoying activities on the water are both popular things to do in Florida. Sun, surf and sand are all incredible attractions that draw in people from all around the world to the Florida coasts. Unfortunately, accidents can happen and sometimes fun touristy type activities can lead to dangerous situations.

How Can You Avoid Accidents?

There are a few different things that you can do to make sure you and your friends and family stay safe and avoid any kind of boating accident.

The first thing you should do, is make sure that you have a responsible adult driving the boat. If there are alcoholic beverages present, the driver should not be drinking and should feel a sense of responsibility for the other passengers that are on board.  Safety first.

That boat captain should also be familiar with the waters that he or she is navigating, but if they’re not familiar with the waterways then he or she should at least be familiar with basic waterway navigation, boating laws, etc.  The coasts that are ideal for boating are long and wide and can be confusing to navigate if you don’t know where you are going. Accidents can happen to a boat that doesn’t know exactly the route it should be taking or if a captain doesn’t use his or her best judgement when piloting the boat. Preparing ahead of time is the smartest way to ensure that you and your passengers stay safe on the waters and have a great time while doing it.

Choosing the right day to travel the waters is another way to avoid boating accidents. If you go out on the water on a severely windy day, the waters can be incredibly choppy – this can cause capsizing or can cause a driver to lose control over the boat. Even rainy or overcast days can lead to problems; always make sure that you are traveling in safe conditions and if any situation looks dangerous then get to shore as soon as possible.

What to do if an Accident Occurs?

No one goes on the water thinking they are going to get into an accident and get hurt, but unfortunately it does happen occasionally. If you are involved in accident, consider calling a personal injury lawyer.  Boating accidents can cause all types of injuries as well as more severe ones like head and spinal injuries. Because there are no seat belts on most boats, injuries are more likely to happen in the event of a crash.

Keeping these tips in mind will allow you to stay safe on the water. A personal injury lawyer can help you get the medical attention and assistance you need, paid for, but if you can prevent even having to call this type of professional, why wouldn’t you? Preventing Florida boating accidents is possible and you should do everything you can to stay safe.

 

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