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.Ā If youā€™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 youā€™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 atĀ (888) 783-8378 or online to speak with an experienced boat injury lawyer to learn how we can help you.

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Our Boating Accident Case Results

$60,000

Boating Accident Settlement

$60,000 paid to our client who was involved in a boating accident.
$230,000

Settlement For Accident

Accidents happen quickly and without warning. Our client was stopped at an intersection behind a large truck and suffered injury requiring spinal surgery when the truck backed into her vehicle. A lawsuit was filed against the driver and the company he worked for. This case… read more?
$262,500

Victim Suffers Infection After Hip Replacement

Settlement obtained for victim admitted to the hospital following infection in recently replaced hip. While in the hospital he was not appropriately turned and re-positioned and he developed a large bedsore on his back which reached down to the bone.
$275,000

Vehicle Struck by Commercial Truck

Amount recovered for car accident victim who was severely injured when her vehicle was hit by a commercial truck that crossed over into her lane. She experienced permanent neck, jaw and shoulder injuries and had to undergo surgery on her neck.
$160,000

Settlement for Pedestrian Hit After Car Runs Stop Sign

Settlement to our client after being hit by a car which ran a stop sign.
$420,000

Car Collision with Garbage Truck

Recovery for victim who was severely injured in a car collision with a garbage truck. Victimā€™s vehicle completely crushed. Our client had a TMJ injury that required surgery.
$35,000

Passenger Injured in Drunk Driving Accident

We were able to settle this case for the full insurance policy limits on this case. Our client was a passenger in a vehicle when a DUI driver pulled out in front of them. This was the drunk driverā€™s 3rd offense, and he was arrested… read more?
$100,000

Rear-End Collision Verdict

Verdict to a resolve a claim arising from a rear end collision.
$1,350,000

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Grocery Store Parking Lot

Our wrongful death attorneys obtained this cumulative settlement for a family who suffered a terrible loss. Our client was simply walking to his car in a grocery store parking lot when he was tragically hit and killed by a reckless driver who ran a stop… read more?
$1,300,000

Rider Shatters Wrist in Motorcycle Accident

Another law firm requested our assistance as co-counsel to help obtain a $1,300,000 settlement after he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He endured multiple surgeries after a driver hit him, shattering his wrist and hand.
$325,000

Corporate Truck Hits Pedestrian

Verdict for a pedestrian that was hit by a large corporate truck.
$275,000

Driver Rear Ended While Stopped in Traffic

Verdict of $275K obtained for a driver rear ended at high rate of speed while stopped in traffic for a school bus. Our client sustained significant injury to his knee, resulting in surgery as well as injuries to his neck and a concussion.

NOTE: Client may not obtain the same or similar results.

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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 itā€™s time to contact an experienced boat accident attorney from The Ruth Law Team?

If the person driving the boat youā€™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, itā€™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 ā€“ 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. Weā€™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.

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