Boating is a popular recreational activity, but it is not without risks. Understanding common boating accidents and their potential injuries could help you stay safe on the water. Types of boating accidents While enjoying time on the water can be exhilarating, it is...
Boating Accidents
What are the common causes of boating accidents?
Boating can be an enjoyable experience or a relaxing hobby. However, accidents may happen if you are not careful in the open water. As a boat owner or enthusiast, it is crucial to understand the potential risks and common causes of boating accidents to ensure your...
Boating accidents causes and establishing liability
As warm weather begins to set in, residents in Massachusetts and elsewhere begin to plan their summer activities and vacations. For many, this means taking to the water on a personal or rented boat. While this is a great way to enjoy the summer, it is an activity that...
Which insurance policies cover boat hauling accidents?
Owning a boat in Massachusetts is an excellent way to enjoy time out on the water. It's also a good idea to make sure that your craft, as well as its trailer, is fully insured. This will protect you from liability if you have an accident while hauling your trailer....
Avoiding the most common types of fishing accidents
Fishing and boating accidents aren't often thought of, but they happen. You could accidentally hit something with your boat or fall off-board from a feisty fish. Massachusetts has rules about reporting boating accidents that you must also know. Slips and falls Even if...
Liability for boating accidents
Boating is a popular sport and way of life in Massachusetts when the weather permits. Many people take boats out just for fun or to catch fish and lobsters commercially. When an accident occurs, the situation can be incredibly dangerous and stressful for everyone who...
What are typical causes of boating accidents?
Taking a boat out on a lake or somewhere along the coast of Massachusetts could be an enjoyable experience, but captains of the ships must pay strict attention to safety. Even on open waters with seemingly few boats nearby, the chance for an accident looms. Knowing...
When boaters do not take their task as seriously as driving a car
Under normal circumstances, boating season would be just weeks away here in Massachusetts. It is a good time to reflect on boating safety, and reckless behavior that causes the most boat accidents. Drinking and boating is certainly a major problem on Massachuetts'...
Massachusetts Environmental Police Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets
With the warm weather arriving, Massachusetts residents will take to the waters and enjoy their activities. But the Massachusetts Environmental Police wants to remind boaters that boater and water safety are imperative when enjoying all that Massachusetts has to...