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Operators of boats have a duty of care in operating their boat to avoid injury to passengers, other boats and swimmers. Where they are negligent, the injured parties may maintain an action for damages similar to car accident litigation or other personal injury case. In these accidents it is an urgent matter to inspect and secure the evidence of the accident soon after it occurs. If you have been injured in a boat accident, you are urged to contact a Florida personal injury attorney skilled in boat accidents litigation.
Boating Safety Requirements
Most boating accidents are the result of operators not knowing how to properly operate the vessel or taking undue risks. Serious accidents occur from capsizing, running into other boats or passengers falling overboard. A boating operator has numerous safety requirements to follow. They must not operate the watercraft near swimmers. They may not go near other boats in such a way as to necessitate abrupt swerves. They must have adequate life preservers and fire extinguishers and needs to keep the boat in safe condition with no fuel leaks or excessive water in the bilge. They is responsible to prevent the passengers from sitting on the gunwales or bow. They must observe a speed which is reasonable for conditions and may not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Boating Accident Attorney In Florida
We at LeavenLaw are a boating accidents lawyers serving communities throughout Florida. Our boating accident attorneys conduct a thorough investigation of the circumstances of the accident. Every effort is made to collect all evidence so that the accident may be accurately reconstructed. We also work to make an accurate of assessment of our client’s damages. This will include medical expenses, hospitalization costs, loss of income, lost earning capacity and pain and suffering. Where the accident victim has passed on due to negligence, we seek a wrongful death action on behalf of the family. With our preparation done, we aggressively advocate for our client each step of the way. If the company refuses to be reasonable, however, we are quite ready and willing to take the case to court to achieve what is just.
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