Boating Accidents Articles

The late former U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, wrote that “To reach a port, we must sail – sail, not tie at anchor – sail, not drift”.  Being purposeful and aware are critical to safe boating as more than 100 people are killed and many more are seriously...

Boating injuries and deaths that occur in Canada are generally governed by the Marine Liability Act because maritime law in Canada is federal jurisdiction.  Typically, accidents that occur in the rivers and lakes around Ottawa will subject to the Marine Liability...