Boat Accidents

When you arrive on the Hawaiian islands for your family vacation, you want to spend as much time in the water as possible. If you have teenagers or other adults in your group, renting personal watercraft may offer a thrilling way to view beaches, inlets and cliffs....

If you are planning a dream vacation to Hawaii, you are undoubtedly intending to spend some time at the beach and on the water. While most of the more than 10 million individuals who visit the islands every year make it home safely, some suffer life-altering injuries...

According to Statista, in 2019, 613 people died and over 2,500 suffered injuries because of boating accidents. Property damages ranged in the millions of dollars. In 2018, there were only eight accidents in Hawaii that resulted in two fatalities.  Boating accidents...

Many people travel to Hawaii to enjoy the warm weather, sun and tropical setting. For a significant number of people, vacation also involves alcohol. You may enjoy cocktails on the beach, mimosas at the resort's brunch or cold beers after a long, active afternoon...

As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, it is important to choose a qualified tour operator when you are going to engage in potentially dangerous recreational activities while you are on vacation. Taking a trip to Hawaii offers a multitude of options for hiking,...

Part of vacationing in Hawaii involves spending time on the water. Whether you are planning to do some deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, or taking a kayaking tour around the island, it is important to choose a tour operator you can trust. How can you tell...

When you take a boat out for the afternoon, you expect to have a fun time without any threat of real danger. Unfortunately, there are many hazards on the open water, and if a boat isn't maintained well or you don't take precautions, you could fall victim to them.What...