Boating Accidents
Boating injuries occur frequently, and many times victims are not aware of legal remedies they may have to resolve their injuries. The Law Offices of Herssein and Herssein can help advise you regarding your legal remedies in boating accidents.
In many boating accident cases, damages you may be entitled to are medical expenses, lost income, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering, and emotional damages. In the case of death due to a boating accident, a loved one can also collect damages for medical and funeral expenses, emotional anguish, lost earnings, and even loss of consortium (companionship).
There are many ways boating accidents can occur, many of which make another individual liable to the victim. Capsizing, falling overboard, collisions with another boat or structure, sinking, flooding, fire, and explosions are just a few of the different types of common boating accidents. Here are some other common examples of where boating liability claims can arise from:
- Private Boat Injuries.
- The boat owner owes an obligation of complete safety to everyone on board. If you have been tossed around the boat, thrown overboard, or injured in any way, the boat owner may be liable.
- Personal Watercraft Injuries.
- This includes wave runner and jet ski accidents.
- Besides personal negligence, there may be fault in the design of the watercraft that may add damages.
- Charter Boat or Fairy Injuries
- Captains of charter boats are held to a high standard of care. This often includes injuries related to the decision to unnecessarily sail through rough seas.
- Parasailing Injuries
- Many times parasailing operators do not check their equipment, which can often lead to injuries, and even death.
-Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Injuries
- Negligence on behalf of a boat operator often results in very serious injuries to scuba divers and snorkelers that could leave them handicapped for life.
- Drinking and Boating Injuries.
- It is a criminal offense to be operating a boat or watercraft while intoxicated. Intoxicated boat operators that cause injuries to others while under the influence can be liable for damages.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a boating accident, give the Law Offices of Herssein and Herssein a call today. The consultation is free, so the sooner you contact us, the faster we can get started on analyzing your case.