Blog: Boat Accident

A troubling case in Palm Beach County is raising serious concerns about safety and accountability in the luxury yachting industry—a world glamorized by shows like Below Deck, but increasingly marred by reports of misconduct. In a recent investigation by CBS 12 News, a yacht captain named Jack Magruder pled guilty to felony battery after a ...

The recent settlement in the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise case has cast a harsh light on the disturbing reality of sexual assault on cruise ships. Two women bravely came forward, accusing a bartender of raping them on the ship, highlighting a troubling trend that has plagued the industry for years. Alarming Statistics While cruise lines ...

A devastating hit-and-run boating accident in Biscayne Bay on Saturday, May 11, recently claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl. As a community grieves this unimaginable loss, many questions are being asked about what happened and what comes next. In the wake of such a tragedy, it’s important to understand that the victim’s family may ...

A West Palm Beach boat crash in the C-51 Canal left one person dead and two more injured on October 27.

Robert M. Strickler Boat Crash incident in Florida Keys On Friday, February 21, Robert M. Strickler, 83, who was visiting from York, Pennsylvania, died in a boat crash in the Florida Keys. Authorities say Strickler’s boat was anchored while he fished, and was struck by another boat running on autopilot. The operator of that boat ...