Boating Accidents
A boat accident can occur on a cruise ship, ferry or privately owned boat. Even accidents involving
jet skis are considered boating accidents. Collisions with other boats are the most common
cause of boating accidents. Collisions can be due to reckless or negligent driving, often from
driving while intoxicated, or simply due to boat malfunction.
If you're injured in a boat accident it is wise to see a doctor and get medical evaluation, even it
appears you weren't very injured. It may later turn out that your injury was more severe than you
originally thought. If you incur medical expenses for treatment and decide to hire a boat accident attorney to
recoup your costs, any steps you took to document the injury and results from your medical examination
may prove invaluable for your case. Boat and property damage can also be compensated. Seeking legal
advice immediately after the boating accident is the best course of action because with any personal
injury accident there is a statue of limitation on reporting a boating accident.
Circumstances under which you must report a boating accident according to federal and state regulations
include:
- If someone died
- If someone is injured, requiring medical treatment beyond first aid
- If someone is missing as a result of the accident, indicating possible injury or death
- If there is complete loss of the boat or damage to the property or boat is valued at more than $2,000.
If you've been involved in a boat accident call the Law Office of Gregory Martin for
legal advice and representation regarding your accident.
