Mount Pleasant Personal Injury Blog

Recreational boating in South Carolina is not as predictable as the roads, which have traffic signs and signals and a mostly undynamic surface to minimize collisions. Many people, novice and experienced boaters, end up in accidents on their watercrafts due to recklessness, poor judgment and other factors.

With proper precautions, boating can be a safe and fun activity for the entire family. Just like car accidents, boating incidents can occur unexpectedly regardless of skill and equipment. The potential for catastrophic events that result in people ending up overboard, drowning and hurt by other objects is always present. To minimize the risk of recreational boating and watercraft accidents and injuries, here is a brief breakdown of boating regulations every boater should know.

Working on a cruise ship provides you with opportunities to go places and see things on the job that many people only dream about. In spite of its location on the water, your work environment includes many of the same hazards employees face on land.

Workers' compensation laws do not apply at sea, so what do you do if you sustain an injury on a cruise ship? Nearly a century ago, lawmakers created and passed the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, or the Jones Act, to help answer this question.

When you are on your vacation in Myrtle Beach, watersports are likely one of the first activities you may plan to add to your itinerary. The area stretching from Mount Pleasant in the south to Myrtle Beach in the north, off of South Carolina's coast, is a very popular tourist attraction for watersports enthusiasts both new and experienced.

One major attraction for tourists is renting a jet ski for recreation. There are many risks associated with jet skis, however, especially for people who have never used one before. Learn about a few specific risks involved in jet ski rental so that you can be prepared if you decide to rent a jet ski on your South Carolina beach vacation.

South Carolina offers a wide variety of exciting boating activities. However, these activities can also lead to serious injury. While understanding your environment and taking appropriate precautions can go a long way to keeping you safe, unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee other people will be as careful.

If you suffer an injury on the water due to another person's negligence, you may be considering filing a lawsuit. Doing so can help you obtain financial recovery for the damages suffered because of the injury.