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boat accident lawsuit Accident Litigation

Boating is a fun and thrilling recreational activity that is also risky. If negligence leads to an accident the victim and their families may be entitled to compensation for injuries and loss.

A NYC lawyer for Boat Accident Law Firm accidents can help injured victims demand the amount of damages they are entitled to. A claim includes an obligation to pay for medical expenses and other economic damages.

Damages

Many people think of bodies of water like the Wild West, there are laws that govern vessels on lakes, rivers and oceans in the United States. Boat accidents can involve multiple federal and state laws which are weighed in determining if negligence took place. For instance, if a boat operator was drunk, this could open them up to civil action for negligence. There are federal laws that deal with pollution and deaths at sea. There are maritime regulations, like the Jones Act, that provide injured workers and their families with similar compensation pathway to other industries.

If a loved one was killed in a boat accident, the family can bring a lawsuit on their behalf to recover damages including loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. Families can collect money to pay for medical expenses from the past and any future treatment.

If a boat accident has caused injuries to you or your loved ones If you or your loved ones were injured, a New York City boat accident attorney can help you determine what type of damages you may be entitled to claim. A personal injury lawyer can review your insurance coverage and the responsible party's policies on boat liability to determine the type of compensation you are entitled to in a settlement or verdict. An experienced lawyer can also determine if are other parties that could be accountable, such as the manufacturer or the part of the boat that was defective.

Liability

Generally, injured boaters seek damages to recover medical expenses (past and expected) and lost income because of time lost from work as well as pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and damages to their boats. Serious injuries commonly involve back and neck injury, brain trauma, broken bones, paralysis and internal organ damage.

Boating accidents can involve many parties who could be held accountable for the collision. These include the operator of the boat, any passengers on board at the time of accident as well as the other watercraft or boats involved, boat manufacturers, their parts, engines, and government agencies who place buoys to warn the public of dangerous conditions. A personal injury lawyer is aware of the specifics of both state law and federal maritime laws to determine who might be responsible in a collision.

Under the Jones Act, a worker on a vessel who is injured at sea has rights to a compensation equal to that of workers' compensation recipients. Similar to that, sailors injured in international waters, or the outer continental shelf waters are able to make claims under the Jones Act as well as other federal maritime regulations. Families of injured maritime workers as well as families of sailors who have died have claims under state workers law on compensation.

Gathering Evidence

Evidence collected during the early stages of the legal process can help determine the strength and legitimacy of your case. For example, taking photographs of the scene of the accident can be helpful for determining the extent of liability and what caused the boating crash. Eyewitnesses may also provide valuable information that will support your claim.

Medical records are critical for establishing the extent of your injuries and the associated damages. These records should include detailed reports of hospital and doctor visits, surgeries, rehabilitation treatments and the costs associated with them. You will need to document any changes in your income or employment capacity, as for any other financial loss.

Boat accidents are typically linked to spinal cord injuries. These injuries can result from carbon monoxide poisoning, oxygen deprivation or blunt force trauma when the head is struck by the propeller of the boat. These injuries can cause life-altering impact.

Other forms of marine injuries include mechanical failures, such as electrical or engine failure, steering system malfunction and gear shift issues. In these cases our NYC lawyer for boating accidents will investigate to determine if the manufacturer should be held accountable for the injuries sustained by victims of accidents.

How to File a Claim

While it is important to seek medical attention for injuries as soon as you can following a boating incident, you should not offer a statement to an insurance adjuster or another party without first consulting with a lawyer. Your lawyer can protect your rights and ensure that you get the money you are entitled to for the damages you have suffered.

The legal process for seeking compensation following a boat accident is to file an insurance claim or a lawsuit against the party or parties that are liable. This usually includes the presentation of evidence to back a claim for economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages may include medical costs and other expenses incurred as a result of the accident, such as the loss of income resulting from missing work. Noneconomic damages include pain, suffering and other intangible damages that are more difficult to quantify.

In some cases the boat manufacturer or an element of the boat can be held liable for a mishap if their product was designed or manufactured in a defective manner. A knowledgeable New York boating injury lawyer can determine if a product's liability is involved and seek compensation from the parties responsible.

In some instances it's not only the boat's operator that could be held accountable for a crash. Owners of vessels can also be held responsible, especially if the owner is responsible for hiring and training the person operating their vessel, or if a person unfit to operate a boat is allowed to use their property.