Boat Accident

Police arrested Florida Keys fishing boat captain Laurence Lewis, 42, of Nauti Tails Fishing Charters, in connection with a devastating boat accident back in July. Authorities report that Lewis was drunk on tequila and high on drugs when he slammed his boat into the South Pine Channel Bridge in the Lower Keys around 1:30 am…

On December 13, two airboats collided in Collier County, injuring at least 24 people and sending 16 to the hospital. Per 7 News Miami: Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, responded to the scene of the crash south of U.S. 41 East at Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, Friday afternoon. “Looks like…

Seriously injured in a boating accident?  If so, you need a lawyer.  But you need a specialist.  Why?  Because this area of the law is highly specialized.  Maritime law applies if the accident involved a small boat, large boat, yacht, cruise ship, jet ski, and any other “vessel” which was in any “navigable water”. And…

Norris Cut is a waterway located in Florida, acting as a natural passage between Fisher Island and Virginia Key. Located just south of the main channel that leads into the Port of Miami, Norris Cut has a rich history and plays an important role in the area’s infrastructure. Geologically, Norris Cut is a relatively young…

Baker’s Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and sits between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. The inlet is known for its strong currents and can be challenging to navigate, especially during high tide or rough weather conditions. It’s a popular…

Haulover Inlet is a popular inlet located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and separates the barrier island of Bal Harbour from the mainland. The inlet is renowned for its strong currents and is a favorite spot for many for boating, fishing, and water sports. It’s also known…

Government Cut inlet in Miami is an important maritime artery, serving as the primary access point to the bustling Port of Miami. Carved through the barrier islands of Miami Beach, this man-made channel connects the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the waters of Biscayne Bay. Its strategic location not only facilitates the smooth…

NBC reports that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the hit-and-run boater who fatally struck a 15-year-old girl in Biscayne Bay this past weekend. Carlos Guillermo Alonso of Coral Gables was, apparently, the only person on the vessel at the time. Per NBC News,  the Commission’s “one-page report lists Alonso as the…

Hickey Law Firm announces it has filed a lawsuit in connection with the Thriller speedboat collision that happened on February 11, 2024 off of Port Miami. The collision injured 29 and sent 13 to the hospital. The Thriller speedboat and a charter vehicle collided close to 3:15pm. One of the boats involved was Thriller Miami…