Virginia Boating Safety: New Required Operator Licenses and Education

Summary by: Robert L. Mertig

Robert L. Mertig, Claims Consultant

As summer approaches, it’s important to be aware of recent changes in the boating laws in Virginia pertaining to the operation of personal water craft (PWC) such as Jet Skis and motorboats. These changes include a schedule of required licenses and boating safety instruction that begin to take effect this summer. Over the next few years, eventually all users of PWC will be required to… [ read more ]

Water Craft and Boating Safety

Attorney Paul D. Hux

Author: Attorney Paul D. Hux

Warm weather is coming, and that means people will be enjoying the outdoors and water sports. We need to be careful when being around the water. One minute it can be beautiful and fun and the next it can turn into a life threatening accident.

If you use a Jetski… [ read more ]