Any injury that occurs on or with a boat, ship, ferry or personal watercraft, such as a jet ski, is considered a boating accident. As water sport activities grow in popularity, the number of boating accidents increases as well.
Boating accidents occur largely because people underestimate the dangers of boats. A negligent boater can do serious damage to other boats and passengers.
Boating accident injuries commonly result from recreational activities listed above. Boating accident injuries may involve a slip and fall, reckless driving, drunk driving, boat malfunctions and inexperienced water craft operators. A Boat accident claim may also involve cruise ships, navy vessels, or maritime workers.
Whether your boating accident involved a jet ski or an ocean liner, an experienced boating accident attorney can help recover damages caused by your boating accident. read more