Boating Accidents
Every morning, early risers can see Floridians getting ready to enjoy what is one the most popular recreational activities in our Sunshine State: recreational boating. Over 900,000 boating vessels are registered in the State of Florida, and near sunrise we see a ton of boats with motors gassing up for cruising, fishing, water-skiing, or lounging on one of the remote Keys.
Of course, being ranked #1 in recreational vessels also ranks our State as #1 in boating accidents and defective products that cause serious injuries and deaths. According to statistics compiled by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, over 900 boating vessels were involved in over 700 boating accidents in 2012, and the Sunshine State has led that nation in fatalities for the past seven years.
Boating accidents can have serious consequences. Many of us, tragically, see in the news - on a weekly basis - death, drowning, brain injuries, children being injured due to boating accidents, and often due to dangerous behaviors by careless or inexperienced boaters. Also, some boaters have combined too much alcohol while cruising on the high seas, lakes and bays near the Florida coast. It’s important to navigate our boating activity with care and respect for others since so many want to enjoy this activity at the same time. Our experienced maritime personal injury lawyers can help you navigate through the judicial process successfully in seeking compensation for your accident caused by another party.
Those serious consequences have shown up in our office not just faces on the television news hour, but as real people with heartbreaking stories who need our legal expertise. Our personal injury lawyers have fought for the rights and adequate compensation of those who have been victimized due to dangerous behaviors of others, and defective products that have caused too many serious and fatal injuries.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, our boating accident attorneys in our firm, will represent you with all the care, diligence and legal skill that you deserve. Please take advantage of our free consultation. We will review the facts of your case at no charge whatsoever. Attorney Manny Arce works on a contingency basis, and gets paid only if your case is settled successfully in your favor.