According to the Coast Guard, California has more registered watercrafts than any other state. As a result, the state also has a high number of boating accidents. When someone operating a boat injures or kills someone else through negligence, the consequences for the victim and the victim's family can be devastating. At our firm a boat or jet ski accident lawyer can help victims hold reckless parties accountable for their actions.
The most common types of preventable boating accidents are:
Sinking, grounding, capsizing, and flooding accidents
Collisions with other vessels or objects (possibly submerged)
Slip and fall accidents
Passenger ejections
Waterskiing or towable device (including tube) accidents
Fires or explosions
Carbon monoxide exposure
Electrocutions
Accidents in which a person is struck by a vessel, a propeller, a propulsion unit, or steering machinery
Swimming accidents
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your claim, if your injury is the result of another person's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your boat or jet ski accident. Contact a maritime lawyer for a free consultation. We will advise you of your legal options and protect your rights.