Questions answered in this article:
- Who is liable if a crew member is injured while working?
- What are navigable waters?
- What are the common causes of boating injuries and fatalities?
- What are some safety measures that can help prevent injuries and deaths from boating accidents?
- Can anyone have a personal injury claim if injured while aboard a watercraft?
- Does maritime law only apply to large commercial ships?
- I suffered an injury while aboard a cruise ship; do I have a claim?
- What are the common boating accident contributing factors?
- When must a boating accident report be filed?
According to the United States Coast Guard, in the past decade, there has been an increase in registered boats and personal watercraft (PWC) in the United States. In particular, the use of personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis and other brands, has exploded since the 1990s. Not surprisingly, the United States Coast Guard also reports that each year there has been an increase in boating accidents that have resulted in serious injuries and sometimes death. If you have been injured on a boat, while boating or while engaged in other water sport activities, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys today to learn more about your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
The maritime law attorneys of Stolpman, Krissman, Elber & Silver represent passengers who were injured while aboard a boat, ship or other vessel and injured maritime workers who sustained on-the-job injuries. We also represent survivors of those who died a wrongful death due to negligence.