Boating is a popular recreational pastime in New York and other areas of the country with easy access to open water. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, recreational boating results in thousands of accidents and injuries each year. In 2017, there were 4,291 recreational boating accidents around the United States, resulting in 658 deaths …
What to do After a Boating Accident in NY
Recreation on the water is fun, relaxing and entertaining, but when you are involved in an accident all those reasons go floating in the current. Property damage and personal injuries, or in a worst-case scenario where a victim goes under water, there are actions requiring immediate attention. You need to know what to do after …
Did an enjoyable boat trip end in injury?
One of the most exciting and leisurely things to do in New York City is to take a boat ride through New York’s waterways. Thousands of people enjoy these little adventures each week in New York, and most have a wonderful time. However, some do not fare as well, instead suffering injuries and possibly even …
Police say construction on New York’s water highway poses danger
Not all busy highways in New York are made of pavement. Traffic on the Hudson River can become congested despite the size of the waterway. Now, it is getting even busier as construction on a new bridge increases. Rockland County Sheriff’s Department Chief William Barbera warns boater to be aware of the construction. “It’s going …