You may be looking forward to a South Carolina vacation that is focused on water sports such as parasailing. If you have never participated in this activity, you are in for a thrill, but be aware of the risks involved.Parasailing is a unique experience, and it...
Mount Pleasant Personal Injury Blog
Can you identify the major cause of boating fatalities?
South Carolina is a wonderful vacation spot, especially for those who enjoy boating. You might bring your own powerboat or rent a sailboat. You may be an experienced boater or someone who is just learning the ropes. What you want is to enjoy a day on the water, and...
Avoid a bow riding accident on your rented pontoon boat
If you are a visitor to South Carolina and enjoying water activities in the Myrtle Beach area, you may be interested in renting a pontoon boat. A voyage to Bird Island with a picnic lunch to enjoy might be the perfect outing for your family.The owner of your rental...
Do you qualify for injury compensation under the Jones Act?
You may have been working aboard a merchant ship since you were old enough to go to sea. On the other hand, you may have just completed your first six months as a crew member on a commercial fishing vessel. The job is exciting but dangerous, and if you suffered an...
Life jackets important for boating safety
Memorial Day kicked off the boating season in South Carolina. But when you're having fun out on the water, always take care to avoid tragedy if you end up in it. Last year, of the 23 people who died in boating-related accidents, 91 percent died of drowning. The...
Did you break your elbow on a charter fishing trip?
Because you love having a rod and reel in your hands, you spent some of your vacation time on a charter fishing excursion. Any avid fisherman would look forward to such a time, but in your case, the unexpected happened. Rough seas developed and you were struck by...
Balance fun with safety in water sports
You may have decided to take a long weekend getaway to Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach. You and your spouse are going to rent jet skis, but you are also going to try parasailing for the first time, although you are a bit uneasy about it. Keep in mind that in addition to...
What to know if you are injured on a gambling boat
No one plans to be injured, which is why the law has a system for deciding who was responsible and who was liable when it happens-to figure out who should have to bear the cost of getting people who have been hurt back on their feet again. When you go into a facility,...
Understanding how boating accident trends affect you
If you are headed out onto the water anywhere near South Carolina's beautiful coastal areas, it's important to understand both how to safely navigate the waterways and what kinds of accidents to look out for. That means knowing what to do to keep everyone in your boat...
How distracted driving works on the water — and why it is still dangerous
The smartphone age has brought new scrutiny to the problem of distracted driving, and the widespread occurrence of this dangerous practice has become a major traffic safety policy concern - so much so that most American drivers are now aware of the problem.This has...
