While boating can be a lot of fun, especially in South Florida, it can also be dangerous. If there is a boating accident that involves negligence of the boat owner, victims may have a valid personal injury lawsuit.
A recent news article from Fox 4 News discusses a fatal boating accident that occurred in Cape Coral, Florida where one child was killed and another child was seriously injured. This particular crash occurred at around 9:30 a.m. Continue reading
A Florida boating accident on Lake Maitland resulted in three serious injuries – including the daughter of state Sen. David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs). 
According to WFTV-9, two others are in critical condition while Simmons’ 18-year-old surfer/ model daughter suffered a broken femur. The boat belonged to Simmons, who was not on the boat and said it was taken without his permission. The group was celebrating the teen’s boyfriend’s birthday, according to witnesses.
Arrested with causing serious injury while boating under the influence was 45-year-old Krystyna Vitiello, Simmons’ ex-sister-in-law. Per F.S. 327.35, a person is guilty of boating under the influence if he or she operates a vessel while either under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. If the person commits BUI with serious bodily injury against another, it’s a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. Continue reading
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