Boca Raton Jet Ski Accident Lawyer
The use of personal watercraft, such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos, is one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation here in South Florida. Personal watercraft offer an unparalleled degree of freedom on the open water. This also makes such craft more dangerous, as the operator is largely unprotected from the open water in the event of a collision or accident.
Accidents involving personal watercraft are often the result of negligence, either on the part of an operator or a business responsible for the construction and maintenance of the vessels. A skilled Boca Raton jet ski accident lawyer can advise you on who may be responsible for your particular injuries following a preventable incident. The team at Steinberg Law has experience in handling a wide range of personal injury claims arising from personal watercraft accidents.
Who Is Liable for a Jet Ski Accident?
A Florida personal injury claim is rooted in the concept of negligence, that is, a person violated some legal duty of care owed to the victim, and that victim in turn caused the victim’s injuries. In the context of a jet ski accident, there may be a number of parties whose negligence caused or contributed to the victim’s injuries, such as:
- The Operator: If a Jet Ski collides with another personal watercraft or boat operator, the first thing to look at is whether the operators of any of those vessels were negligent by violating established navigation rules or safety procedures.
- The Owner: Even if a Jet Ski or boat is operated by someone else, the owner can still be held liable if the person they entrusted their vessel to was negligent and caused an accident.
- Jet Ski Rental Company: Most people rent Jet Skis as opposed to owning one. Companies that rent Jet Skis and other personal watercraft are liable if their failure to properly maintain and repair their vessels lead to a mechanical failure that, in turn, causes an accident.
- Event Organizers and Alcohol Vendors: Jet Skis and personal watercraft are often used in conjunction with larger events. The organizer or host may be liable if an accident occurs during such events. Additionally, if an intoxicated boater causes a Jet Ski accident, the establishment that served them alcohol just before the crash may also be responsible for any damages.
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Jet Ski accidents often lead to traumatic and life-threatening injuries, such as broken bones, spinal cord damage, and even amputation of limbs. Victims therefore have the right to demand appropriate compensation from any negligent party whose actions–or inactions–contributed to their losses. Florida law allows Jet Ski accident victims to seek both economic damages to cover their medical bills and other financially measurable losses, as well as non-economic damages for their ongoing pain and suffering and diminished quality of life.
So if you have been injured while using, or while someone else was using, a personal watercraft, it is imperative that you speak with a qualified Boca Raton jet ski accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact Steinberg Law today to schedule an initial consultation.
