Blog: Boating Accidents

Caught on the Water: What You Need to Know About Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Charges in Maryland

Aug 27, 2024

Boating on Maryland’s beautiful waters is a popular pastime, especially in areas like the Chesapeake Bay and Deep Creek Lake. However, what many boaters don’t realize is that Maryland’s strict laws against If you’ve been charged with a BUI, it’s crucial to understand the legal implications and how to protect your rights. Understanding BUI Laws in Maryland In Maryland, BUI laws are enforced under the same legal framework as DUI laws, meaning that it...

How can I reduce the risk of boating accidents?

May 29, 2024

In Maryland, recreational boaters have many opportunities to explore the state’s beautiful waters. However, while these activities can be a fun way to spend your leisure time, they come with dangerous risks. Even though boating accidents are less common than car accidents, they may still cause severe injuries and long-lasting, even fatal, effects. Before setting sail, you should study safety pointers to reduce the risk of getting hurt. Lowering the risk of fatal...

How can a BUI can affect my driving privileges?

Jun 27, 2022

Every state has driving under the influence laws to keep drivers and passengers safe while on the road. The federal government and every state have boating under the influence laws to keep people safe on the water. BUI laws allow police to check that the operators and passengers of watercraft are acting safely in Maryland. A BUI can have serious financial consequences, including increased boater and auto insurance rates, heavy monetary fines and jail time...

Maryland boating accidents may happen

Jun 7, 2022

Everyone loves summertime, getting out on the water and enjoying time with friends and family. With more people out and on the water, an accident may happen to boaters, swimmers, fishing enthusiasts and others. With this in mind, residents of Maryland may want to learn more about a recent accident that happened in the area north of Assateague State Park Marina, causing a fatality. All types of watercraft may be an accident. According to...

Boating season underway in Ocean City and Baltimore

May 26, 2020

Boating in Maryland, which had been shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been re-opened as part of the Recreational boating activities, including motorized and non-motorized vessels and personal watercraft, are allowed on Maryland and Ocean City’s waterways. However, some restrictions related to the coronavirus still apply: The maximum number of people allowed on a boat is 10, including captain and crew. Races, boats and other vessels, are allowed so...

Baltimore Boating Safety Tips for 2019

May 17, 2019

Boating season is just around the corner. Most Baltimore-area boaters try to get their boats ready and in the water for the Memorial Day holiday. The start of last year’s boating season was especially tough for the Baltimore and Annapolis boating communities. Declared by officials to be the deadliest start in six years, the 2018 boating season saw four people dead in boating accidents in 16 days. By contrast, in 2017, nine people died...