The Sunshine State is surrounded by water on three sides and features numerous bodies of water, including nearly 8,000 lakes and 60 rivers. This, coupled with an average of nearly 240 days of sun each year, makes Florida a wonderful place to be on the water when the weather is warm. Unfortunately, more boats on the water also mean a greater risk for boating accidents. In 2019, Florida led the nation in recreational boating accidents with 679 reported, including 55 fatality accidents that resulted in a total of 62 deaths. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in a boating accident, a qualified boat accident attorney from The Ruth Law Team can help to ensure that medical and other expenses are covered.
The last thing you need when you’re recovering from injury or mourning the loss of a loved one is to get railroaded by insurance providers looking to delay or deny your claims until you simply give up in frustration. Our knowledgeable and caring team has the experience to fight on your behalf, giving you the best opportunity to negotiate a fair settlement. As your expert boat accident laywers, The Ruth Law Team will guide you through the process of recovering maximum compensation. Contact us today at (888) 783-8378 or online to speak with an experienced boat injury lawyer to learn how we can help you.
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Common Causes of Boating Accidents
While boating is often a fun pastime, accidents are not uncommon, and you may find yourself in need of a boat injury lawyer. How do you know when it’s time to contact an experienced boat accident attorney from The Ruth Law Team?
If the person driving the boat you’re on is inattentive at the wrong moment, the result could be a collision, capsized boat, or another accident in which someone gets hurt, or worse, loses their life. There are several common causes of boating accidents that could be grounds for a settlement if you suffer injury or the loss of a loved one. These could include:
- Speeding
- Hitting a wave/wake at high speed
- Collision with another watercraft
- Collision with a fixed object (pier, buoy, bridge, etc.)
- Hitting an object or person with the propeller
- Ignoring inclement weather
- Exceeding safe occupant capacity for the watercraft
- Failure to designate a spotter when towing a water skier/tuber
- Operator error or inexperience
- Operator inattentiveness
- Lack of familiarity with the marine area
- Lack of knowledge of navigational rules
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- and more
There are many potential causes of boating accidents. If you were injured in an accident, it’s best to speak with a professional boat accident attorney about potential compensation to cover medical and other costs.
Contact an Experienced Boating Accident Attorney
When a boating accident upends your life, leaving you injured or mourning the loss of a loved one, the experience is understandably overwhelming. You need an experienced and compassionate legal partner to take on the burden of fighting for the compensation you deserve so that you can focus on what matters most – recovering and returning to your life.
The experts at The Ruth Law Team are pleased to offer decades of experience in settling cases like yours. We’re available 24/7 to guide you through the process and support you at every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and find out how we can get to work on your case as quickly as possible.
