According to multiple reports, two people were transported to Aventura Hospital in critical condition after the 32’ vessel they were on collided with a channel marker in May. The accident occurred on Miami’s Intercoastal Waterway near the Broad Causeway Bridge at around 11:00 PM on Friday, May 21, 2021.
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, two of the four people aboard a 32-foot vessel were seriously injured when the boat collided with a wooden channel marker near the Broad Causeway Bridge off Miami’s coast.
The individuals were transported to a nearby hospital. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the boat accident, but the cause of the collision is unknown. The crash resulted in serious injuries and substantial damage to the boat.
A recently released report by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission shows that boating accidents increased nearly 16% in 2020. Reportable accidents for the year were 836 compared to 723 in 2019. Boating accident injuries and fatalities also increased in 2020.
The 2020 Florida Boating Accident Statistical Report indicates that:
While recreational boating is a favorite activity for South Florida residents and tourists alike, it can be extremely dangerous. Florida leads the nation in recreational boating accidents, resulting in hundreds of injuries and deaths each year. At Mase Mebane Seitz, our trial lawyers represent individuals who have been seriously hurt in boating accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a Miami boating accident, contact our office for a free case evaluation.
While the cause of this boating accident remains under investigation, many collisions are caused by operator negligence or inattention.
Common causes of boating accidents include:
Whether you rented a boat from a tourist company or were a passenger on another person’s motorboat, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
If you, a friend or loved one were injured in a Miami boating accident, contact Mase Mebane Seitz for a free case evaluation. Our trial lawyers have extensive experience in maritime and admiralty law and, depending on the circumstances of your case, may be able to help you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries.
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