Category: Boat Accidents

A tragic accident on North Long Island is drawing attention to the training and age of trainers. In the incident, a twelve-year-old boy was taking boating lessons at the Centerport Yacht Club on July 18th, 2017. The victim was on an inflatable motorboat when he fell overboard and became entangled

With the first major heatwave of the summer hitting the Tri-State area and the rest of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, many people are relaxing on boats while trying to beat the heat. Recreational boating has continued to grow in popularity, which can only lead to an increase in boating accidents.

When school dismisses for Summer break and the weather warms, more and more people are drawn to outside activities. And the warmer it gets, the more people want those activities to include the refreshing breezes and cooling dips associated with lakes, beaches, and other water attractions. Boating is a popular

Safety is a major goal for all of us, and we all seek it in different ways. Oftentimes, safety only comes from following rules. This is especially the case whenever large groups of people have gathered and need to disperse. There is a reason it is wrong to yell “fire”

Earlier this summer we heard the story of a young couple and their friends taking part in a pre-wedding celebration on a power boat just miles from Manhattan. The speedboat ran into some construction barges, throwing passengers off the boat killing the bride-to-be and the best man. The driver of

A man and his daughter were injured in a boating accident in an Arizona lake in July when the boat suddenly lurched forward and started moving, after having come to a dead stop minutes earlier. The child became entangled in a rope on board, and the father lost his hand

The timeframe for Spring Break is technically over, but for many the vacation season and summer activity is just around the corner. The weather is warmer, spring fever is in the air and everyone wants to be outside. With many more people on the road and taking part in outdoor

Lake Powell in Arizona and Utah is a popular spring and summer vacation destination for visitors from all over the country. The scene is idyllic: you’re surrounded by beautiful water, floating and basking in the sun along with many others who are doing the same to take a break from

In its recent decision, Metz v. State of New York, 19 NY3d 857, the Court of Appeals affirmed that the State is not liable for the negligent performance of a government function where the plaintiffs failed to prove that the state owed them a special duty. This case involved a