With over 14 million boats and watercrafts registered in this county today, the incident rate of boating accidents is constantly increasing. In fact, each year thousands of people are killed or injured due to a boating accident.

Boating Accidents

With over 14 million boats and watercrafts registered in this county today, the incident rate of boating accidents is constantly increasing. In fact, each year thousands of people are killed or injured due to a boating accident. The most common types of watercraft to be involved in a boating accident include powerboats, cruisers, jet skis, and even sailboats. In addition, there are Cruise ship injuries such as slip and falls, food poisoning, fires, medical malpractice, and sexual assault to name a few. Collisions are the most frequent type of boating accident, mainly due to operator negligence, speeding, or carelessness. Not surprisingly, alcohol is a contributing factor to a large percentage of boating accident fatalities. Other types of boating accidents include falling overboard, capsizing, sinking, and mechanical failures.

Whenever a boating accident occurs, there are complex legal issues at hand. In certain cases, particularly with ocean-going and commercial vessels, federal maritime law applies. In other standard negligence and damages cases, state law applies. Regardless of the type of incident, it takes an experienced boating accident attorney to evaluate the claim and sort through the complexities. If you or someone you love has been injured in a boating accident, please consult with a qualified boating accident lawyer immediately. Please note that any delays may result in negative consequences with your case. At the law office of Thomas L. Young, we will find a boating accident attorney who regularly handles these types of cases to protect your legal rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

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