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Boat Accident Litigation

Boating can be a thrilling and enjoyable activity for the whole family, however, it can also be dangerous. If a negligent act leads to an accident, the victims and their families could be entitled to financial compensation for injuries and losses.

A NYC boat accident lawyer can help injured victims demand the maximum amount of compensation they deserve. A claim can be the need for past medical expenses as well as other financial damages.

Damages

Although many people associate bodies of water with the Wild West in the United States There are laws that govern the boats on rivers and lakes as well as oceans. Boat accidents may be governed by a variety of federal and state laws which are weighed to determine if negligence was the cause. If a boat driver is drunk, they may be liable for negligence. Federal laws also deal with death and pollution at sea. Additionally, there are specific maritime regulations such as the Jones Act that give injured workers or their families a pathway to compensation similar to workers who receive compensation in other industries.

If a loved one died in a tragic boat accident family members could sue for damages including loss of companionship and funeral costs. They can also sue for suffering and pain. Families can even recover money for past medical bills as well as future treatment costs.

A New York City boat accident lawyer can assist you in determining if you or your loved one was injured during an accident on the water. A personal injury lawyer will look over your insurance policy and the responsible party's policies on boat accident lawsuit liability to determine what damages you could be entitled to in a settlement or verdict. Additionally, a skilled lawyer can assess whether there are any additional parties who could be responsible for the accident, including the manufacturer of the defective boat or component.

Liability

In general, boaters who are injured seek damages to recover medical expenses (past and future) and lost income due to time away from work, emotional trauma and suffering and pain. Most serious injuries involve neck and back injuries or brain trauma, broken bones, paralysis or internal organ damage.

Boating accidents often involve multiple parties that could be liable for legal responsibility for a collision, including the boat's operator, other passengers who were onboard at the time of the accident or other watercraft and boats involved in the collision, as well as the manufacturers of the boats and their parts or engines and even government agencies responsible for placing buoys to warn of dangerous conditions. A personal injury attorney will be knowledgeable of both state and federal maritime laws to determine who is responsible for an accident.

Under the Jones Act a worker on the vessel that is injured at sea enjoys the same rights to those of workers compensation beneficiaries. Similar, sailors injured in international waters or the outer continental shelf waters can claim compensation under the Jones Act as well as other federal maritime regulations. The state workers' compensation laws also apply to maritime workers injured and families of sailors who have passed away.

Gathering Evidence

Evidence collected in the early stages of the legal process will help determine the strength and validity of your case. For instance, taking photos of the scene of the accident could be useful in determining the extent of liability as well as establishing how the boating collision occurred. Eyewitnesses also can provide valuable evidence to help you prove your claim.

Medical records are essential for finding out the extent of your injuries, and the damage that resulted from it. These records should include precise reports of hospital and doctor visits surgery, rehabilitation as well as the expenses associated with them. It is also necessary to document any changes in your income and employment as well as other losses that are not financial in nature.

Boat accidents are frequently caused by brain and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can result from oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide poisoning or blunt force trauma that results from hitting the head on places like the propeller or side of the boat. These injuries could have a life-changing impact.

Other kinds of marine injuries involve mechanical issues, for example electrical or engine problems such as steering issues, engine failure, and problems with gear shifts. In these cases, our NYC boating accident lawyers will investigate to determine if a manufacturer should be held liable for the injuries suffered by victims of accidents.

How to File a Claim

While it is important to seek medical attention for injuries as soon as you can after a boating accident but you should not provide an account to an insurance adjuster or another party without consulting with a lawyer. Your lawyer can help protect your rights, including ensuring that you are compensated in a fair manner for the damage.

To seek compensation following a boating collision you must file an insurance claim or a lawsuit against the party(ies) responsible. It is typical to present evidence to support claims for damages both economic and noneconomic. Economic damages include the costs of medical treatment as well as other expenses associated with the accident, for example lost earnings from work missed. Noneconomic damages include pain, suffering, as well as other losses that are more difficult to quantify.

In certain cases, the manufacturer of a vessel or one of its parts could be held accountable for an accident in the event that their product was defectively created or manufactured. A skilled New York boating injury lawyer can determine if a product's liability is involved and seek compensation from the parties responsible.

In certain instances it's not just the operator of a vessel who may be held liable for the event of a crash. Boat owners can also be held accountable, especially in the event that the owner is responsible for hiring and training the person operating their vessel, or when a person not qualified to operate a craft is allowed on their property.