Why Boat Accident Claim Is Right For You?

New York Boat Accident Law

A New York boating accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining compensation for your suffering and pain, loss of enjoyment of living, medical bills, scarring and future medical expenses. You may also be eligible for compensation for the loss of loved ones.

It is possible to determine fault using the principles of proximate causes, such as the pre-eminence of the injury or loss. A skilled attorney will examine the facts and identify any potentially accountable parties.

Ferry Boat Accidents

Ferry boats carry people between places across rivers, lakes, and other waterways. When they travel on navigable waters commercial vessels must abide by the regulations and rules of the Coast Guard. This means checking their equipment on a regular basis for mechanical problems and ensuring that there are enough personal flotation devices aboard for all passengers in the event of a serious accident. The captain of a ferryboat is also responsible for navigating the vessel. If the captain is found to be reckless or negligent behavior it could be grounds for a lawsuit against him or her.

Crew members and passengers may sustain injuries on board ferry boats due to numerous factors. Slip and fall accidents can happen on the stairs leading to and off of a ferry, as well as on other surfaces that are on the boat. These accidents can lead to broken bones, concussions and head trauma. There is also the chance of people falling off a boat if the safety precautions are not in place or if the boat is shaken by weather conditions.

If you are injured on a vessel, you could sue the company to recover violations of maritime and admiralty law and workers compensation. Your lawyer will be able identify who is responsible for your injuries and ensure that you are compensated for all loss.

Personal Watercraft Accidents

Personal waterscrafts such as Jet Skis and WaveRunners may range from minor cuts to severe injuries that can result in traumatic brain injury. Direct contact with another vessel, or accidents an fixed object is the most frequent cause of serious injuries.

PWC collisions are frequent in particular when they collide with other personal watercrafts or speeding boats. Inexperienced operators are often incapable of assessing their speed or distances, resulting in head-on collisions that can cause many injuries, such as back and neck pain, brain injury from trauma, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and death.

Many personal watercraft accidents happen due to intoxicated or reckless drivers, who speed up and steer their boats recklessly. These accidents may also be caused by defective equipment, as some personal watercrafts have pump-jet engines that suck up and blast out water at very high speeds.

If you or a loved one was injured in an accident on a boat, call an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. Taking photos of the injuries and bruises you sustained as well as completing a journal entry with important details about the incident and gathering the names of witnesses can all help establish the responsibility and evidence in your case. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as you can for injuries that are not immediately apparent, like head injuries that are traumatic may not show up on an X ray or other diagnostic tests for a few days or even weeks following the accident.

Boating Accidents on Navigable Waterways

When a boat accident occurs on navigable waters, it could fall under federal maritime law. It could be that the body of water is used for interstate or international trade or it is an area that could be used in the future.

However state tort laws may also apply in these cases. To determine the law that applies it is essential to speak with a personal-injury attorney who is well-versed in these kinds of cases.

Whatever the cause of the accident, whether it occurred on a public or private boat, it is most likely that someone was negligent. In many instances, this is the person operating the boat. Boats require specialized skills to operate safely, and are not a safte means of transport if the person has not had the required skills or experience.

In other instances the negligence of a passenger could be at fault. This is especially true when the passenger was reckless or in a criminal way. It is also possible that a government agency could be accountable for negligence in maintaining or operating the lake or river where the incident took place.

A boating incident is usually tragic and can cause serious injuries or even death. If you've been injured in an accident while on the boat due to the negligence of a third party you should speak with an experienced Buffalo lawyer for boat accident lawsuit accidents right away.

Boating Accidents on Non-Navigable Waterways

When considering the causes of boat accidents, there are a myriad of variables both within and out of a person's control. Certain accidents are caused by operator negligence, such as when they speed or operate their boat beyond their ability. Other causes are beyond the control of the boater, for instance, debris in the water and the weather conditions.

Depending on the location where your accident occurred, either federal maritime law or state tort laws may apply. To be able to be considered a case under federal maritime law, it must demonstrate "nexus" with maritime traditional activities or have a potentially disruptive impact on maritime trade. Accidents involving recreational boats do not meet this requirement and therefore your case could be subject to state law.

Engaging a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible after a boating incident is important. A lawyer can help determine if there was any laws that were violated and seek compensation for the damages. If you've been injured in a boating incident Joye Law Firm will aggressively seek compensation for you. Contact us now to begin. Your first consultation is free. We don't receive any money until you do. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs. We are located in New York City and represent clients all over the country. For your convenience we have offices in Albany, Buffalo, and Poughkeepsie.