Comments on: INJURY ATTORNEY OFFERS A JET SKIER SAFETY REMINDER

By: Christina Sonsire

Christina Sonsire — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:04:10 +0000

I am sorry you were offended by my post, “Seattle”. It is clear you knew Mr. Brandt, and I am truly sorry for your loss. In the post I actually did not make any judgments about Mr. Brandt, except to report — as had been reported in several local news outlets — that he died after turning his jet ski in front of another rider. This tragedy presented an opportunity to remind our followers about basic jet ski safety rules in hopes of preventing similar events in the future.

By: Seattle

Seattle — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:07:48 +0000

I would suggest you might want to know a little something about the man you use as an example of your ambulance chasing. As someone who worked side by side with Mr. Brandt I can assure you that he knew more about what he was doing than some hack lawyer. My next contact will be to ensure the family knows of your use of his name in such a manner. Though the incident is tragic your implication that he did not know what he was doing is pathetic at best. I suppose Dale Earnhardt didn’t know what he was either per someone like you. People like you and your quick judgments make me sick!

By: Stephen Nagle

Stephen Nagle — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:36:19 +0000

Hi Christine,
Great write up as usual. Among my other activities I am a sailor and powerboater and a former member of the Seneca Power Squadron involved with boating education. You might want to add to this informatio that EVERYONE, regardless of age, is REQUIRED to take a PWC (Personal WaterCraft)training course before you may legally operate a jetski. You are NOT required to take a licensing course for operating any other powerboat after the age of 16.
However, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with proper operation and rules of the road. If more people at least learned the rules of the road you would see fewer morons like I did yesterday coming into the canal at Watkins in a 27 footer at about 30 knots.
The speed limit by the way is 8 mph.
Have a safe summer,
-Stephen Nagle