Boating Accidents

Severe weather is the cause of a vast majority of boating accidents. The last seven days in Western Pennsylvania have been filled with tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, thunderstorms, and high winds. This time of year, many of our areas...

As summer in Ohio officially draws to an end, many residents are enjoying the last warm days by getting out on the water. While often considered a leisurely and fun activity, there are many dangers associated with boating as a...

Ohio residents love their boats and enjoy hitting the open water for pleasure and sport. In fact, with more than 435,000 registered boats and watercrafts in the state, Ohio ranks as one of the most popular boating states. With all...

This week, Ohioans will join the rest of America and celebrate the July 4 holiday. Many Ohio residents will enjoy the July 4 holiday by spending a day with family and friends on one of Ohio's 65 lakes. While a...

With the approaching Memorial Day weekend, many Ohio residents plan to embark on Ohio's rivers and lakes. This coming weekend marks the offical start of summer in Ohio and also the unofficial start of boating season. It's appropriate then that...

Now that warmer weather is finally here, people all throughout Ohio are getting ready for their spring and summer outdoor activities. For many people, this means going out on a lake or river in a boat.If you are one of...

As the winter weather gives way to warmer temperatures, many Ohio residents start to think about summer and the activities that come with warm weather. For those who own or enjoy boats, the prospect of gliding through the water is...

Ohio is home to more than 128,000 linear miles of rivers, streams, creeks and smaller bodies of water. This might be why the number of watercraft operators, including boaters and those operating canoes and kayaks, has increased dramatically in recent...

Tragically, an active Ohio resident was one of two boaters recently killed in a boating accident that took place in the last couple of weeks. Based on reports, it appears that the duo was enjoying a fishing trip at the...

In a post earlier this week, details were given regarding a Duck boat crash that killed two Hungarian tourists, including a 16-year-old girl that used her last few, precious seconds of life to attempt to save another. Just days after...

In a post earlier this week, details were given regarding a Duck boat crash that killed two Hungarian tourists, including a 16-year-old girl that used her last few, precious seconds of life to attempt to save another. Just days after...

While boating accidents may not be as common as auto accidents in Ohio, this by no means indicates they are not occurring, particularly in light of the water ways of The Great Lakes becoming more congested. Often, boating accidents are...