All Blog Posts Tagged 'fatalities' (12)

Life Jackets Save Lives In Florida Boat Accidents

If they were polled, most boaters and their passengers would tell you that life jackets weren't really a necessity. After all, the majority of drownings happen way out at sea, not when people are just leisurely motoring down the canals and waterways around the state, right? Wrong! According to the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association, "nine out of ten drownings occur in inland waters, most within a few feet of safety, and involving boats less than 20 feet long. Most drowning victi… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on November 30, 2009 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Florida Boating Accidents and Deaths on the Rise

The United States Coast Guard recently released its study on boating accident which occurred in 2008. Unfortunately, the study indicates deaths occurring in boating accidents are on the rise. The Coast Guard reported that boating fatalities increased from 5.3 per 100,000 registered recreational boaters to 5.6 in 2008. The Coast Guard recorded a total of 709 boating deaths in 2008, 3,331 boating injuries, approximately 54 million dollars in damage to property, all arising out… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 12, 2009 at 6:04pm — No Comments

Cruise Ship Accidents Can Leave You High And Dry In A Court Of Law!

It has probably never occurred to most of the millions of annual cruise ship vacationers that they could be seriously injured or even killed while on their vacation. Maybe they missed watching the blockbuster movie, "Titanic", but even if they saw it, the prevailing thought is that being on vacation somehow makes one infallible. After all, the Titanic accident happened many years ago and ships are much safer now, right? Wrong! Every month, the major cruise lines report incident… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 10, 2009 at 7:50pm — No Comments

Six Tips To Help You Avoid Kitesurfing Accidents

Many outdoor enthusiasts looking for thrilling and challenging ways to spend their leisure time find excitement in sports like kitesurfing. In kitesurfing, the rider, standing on a small surf board , uses a kite to harness wind power to move through the water. While people around the world have attempted to utilize kites for motion for centuries, kitesurfing as a sport did not develop until the 1990s. By 1998, kitesurfing had become a mainstream sport, with schools opening to teach it and a comp… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on June 30, 2009 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Several Factors To Blame In Florida Boat Accidents

A 74 year old man was hospitalized in critical condition after his 60 foot yacht caught fire near West Palm Beach. A couple were found dead in the engine room after accidentally tripping the fire extinguishing system, depriving the room of oxygen. A 7 year old child is left in a coma after a nighttime collision between a 30 foot boat and a small bass fishing boat. Because of horrific Florida boat accidents like these, Florida leads the nation in dangers posed to local boating en… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on May 14, 2009 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Jacksonville, Florida Boat Accident Still Being Investigated

Investigators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) continue to examine critical evidence to determine the cause of a Palm Valley Intracoastal Florida boat accident that left five people dead, and injured nine others. Although the use of alcoholic beverages was previously suspected as a possible contributing factor to the accident, it has been ruled out as the primary cause of the accid… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on April 29, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Tragic St. Johns, Florida, Boating Accidents Highlights Dangers Of Boating

A tragic accident on the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Fl occurred late afternoon on April 12, 2009, killing 5 people and injuring 9 others onboard the boat. The accident happened when a 22 foot Crownline crashed into the rear starboard of a 25 foot “push tug” tied to a pier approximately one mile north of the Palm Valley Bridge, an area known as the “Ditch”. Both the National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) are investigating the caus… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on April 14, 2009 at 7:47pm — No Comments

Florida Boating Accidents - Boating Under the Influence

We all know it's wrong to drink and drive on the road, but when you are out on your boat on a lazy weekend afternoon and you pop open a cold one as you are motoring along, do you put yourself into the same category as a motor vehicle driver who has been drinking? If you don't, you should, because operating a boat while drinking falls under similar laws and restrictions as drinking and driving an automobile.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says:

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Added by Joseph M. Maus on March 27, 2009 at 8:37am — No Comments

Recent Florida Boat Accidents Put Spotlight on Boating Safety

Several recent Florida boat accidents have highlighted the need for boating safety. Four friends, two of them NFL football players, were stranded in the Gulf of Mexico in 7 foot seas when their 21 foot open fisherman overturned. Only of the men, Nick Schuyler, was eventually rescued from the boat after spending close to three days clinging to the hull of the boat.

Meanwhile, in a boat accident on Florida's Lake Okeechobee, a suspected mechanical err

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Added by Joseph M. Maus on March 17, 2009 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Avoid Florida Boat Accidents - Use Caution When Operating Personal Water Craft!

Florida is a great place to live or visit. One of the things many residents and visitors enjoy about Florida is the easy access to boats and personal water craft (PWC). The problem with the easy access is that many people either don't think they can be involved in boat accidents while in Florida, or they put their head in the sand and ignore the dangers inherent in operating water craft. After all, if you're in the Sunshine State on vacation or you're enjoying a… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on March 16, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Florida Boat Accidents - Use A Life Jacket!

If you've ever been around boats (or if you have taken a cruise), you know how bulky and decidedly un-stylish those huge orange life jackets can be! Let's face it, no one wants to wear one - think of the weird tan lines you'd get, not to mention that you'd look pretty dorky sitting out on the deck in a bikini and a bright orange vest. So, don't worry about it, right? Just lay back and catch those rays... except, it has been estimated by the U. S. Coast Guard that over 80 % of boating fatalities… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on February 20, 2009 at 6:04pm — No Comments

How To Prevent Drowning In Florida Boating Accidents

It's a typically beautiful Saturday in South Florida and you and your family are taking advantage of the sunshine by basking on your boat. The cooler is filled with refreshing drinks and tempting snacks, everyone has been lathered with sunscreen, and you're heading out on the water, well-prepared for a day of fun. But, are you truly prepared? Is everyone aboard wearing a life jacket or are you afraid wearing one will give you those funny-looking tan lines? Well, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Com… Continue

Added by Joseph M. Maus on December 26, 2008 at 11:49am — No Comments

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Turbulence Training

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Helpful Steps For Self-publishing Your Book

So you’ve decided you want to write that book you’ve been thinking about seemingly forever. And you are considering self publishing since it’s so hard to get the big publishers interested when they receive thousands of manuscripts from aspiring authors each year. If so, the first thing you need to do is to spend some time creating a plan. Doing this at the onset will save you countless hours of time and frustration later on. Include the following steps in your self-publishing pl… Continue

Posted by Roger Wildermuth on December 19, 2009 at 10:12am

Muscle Building Routines

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You have seen me saying, in the higher than list, about sensible calories. That's the key here. If you eat four hundred calories of potato chips, you will get solely junk calories practica… Continue

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