Boating Safety Information

Florida Law requires the following steps be taken in the event of a boat accident:

An operator involved in a boating accident must stop their boat immediately at the scene of the accident and:

Give assistance to anyone injured in the accident.

Give their name, address and identifying number of their boat to the other boat's operator and/or owner of damaged property.

Boat operators involved in an accident must report the accident by the quickest means possible if the accident has resulted in:

A death or disappearance of a person

An injury causing any person to require medical attention beyond first aid

Damage to the boat and other property of $500 or more.

The report of the accident shall be mailed to:

The Division of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or

The sheriff of the county where the accident occurred or

The police department of the municipality in which the accident occurred. Failure to report an accident and failure to render aid are both criminal offenses.

The Law Office of Paul B. Genet, P.A. is experienced in the litigation of boating accidents and protecting the rights of safe and law abiding boaters. If you've suffered as the result of an boating accident or have more questions, contact one of our attorneys for a FREE CONSULTATION using the form below or by calling 1 (888) 77-GENET.

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