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Boat Accident Attorneys

If you've been injured as a result of an accident while on a boat, and it was not your fault you may be entitled a substantial compensation. These expenses can include medical bills, physical therapy and income loss due to an inability to work.

Certain victims could also be eligible for punitive damages when the defendant's conduct was inexplicably reckless. These kinds of awards are designed to punish the defendant and discourage similar behavior in the future.

Personal Injury

While boating accidents may cause serious injuries, a majority of them can be avoided. Untrained and inexperienced boaters are the most common cause of boat-related accidents as well as other reckless choices, such as driving under the influence, carrying too many passengers, and reckless behavior. The injuries could vary from lacerations and bruising to permanent paralysis from spinal cord or head injury.

Victims who suffer injuries in a boating incident can be compensated for medical expenses as well as lost earnings or work while they recuperate. They can also recover the expenses of long-term care if their injuries are permanent. Unfortunately, estimating the value of a personal injury claim isn't a simple task and insurance companies often try to offer less than what victims deserve. A knowledgeable attorney can assist you in negotiating for the highest amount of compensation possible.

A New York City boat accident lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident to ensure that all relevant evidence is gathered. This includes gathering important documents, such as police reports and witness statements along with logs of vessel maintenance chemical tests, photographs of the scene of an accident and property damage. Other important information can be obtained from medical records that include detailed accounts of the injuries sustained as well as the expenses incurred and estimates of future costs. Lawyers can negotiate an acceptable settlement with the person at fault and/or insurance company.

Maritime Workers' Compensation

Maritime workers working on workboats and other vessels, such as supply ships, are subject to hazardous conditions during their employment. They are at risk of getting injured not only by cargo or equipment falling, but also by boat accidents caused by negligence or inattention of other passengers on board the vessel.

The Jones Act and other federal statutes protect seamen from negligence by employers. They have the right to full compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. These damages may include medical expenses, lost income, cost of living while recovering the injury, pain and suffering, and other financial benefits.

In many cases, injured seamen on supply vessels such as tugboats or dredgers barges, oil tanks, cruise or sightseeing boats need more than workers' compensation to pay for their expenses. A knowledgeable New York boat accident lawyer can help identify other third-party claims that a seaman could be eligible for compensation, for instance, allegations of insecurities and the employer's failure to keep the safety of the vessel.

Your attorney will collect crucial documents and evidence related to your claim, such as medical records and insurance policy details and police reports, among others. They will then enter into settlement negotiations with the defendant's lawyer and insurance company on your behalf. If a fair and reasonable settlement cannot be reached the lawyers will prepare for trial and make a convincing argument in the court on your behalf.

Product Defects

While most boat accidents occur due to reckless or negligent behavior on the part of the boat's operator However, there are a number of instances where a crash was actually caused by faulty equipment. In these cases, victims may sue the manufacturer that manufactured the defective product to claim compensation. A Reston, VA, product defect lawyer can help in these cases.

Defective equipment and boats may be covered under strict liability, negligence, or warranty law. A warranty claim can be based on a violation of implied or express guarantees provided by law, like the New Jersey lemon laws for used cars or the warranties of merchantability, or quality and fit under Uniform Commercial Code.

Insurance policies usually cover latent problems as well. Although some people think an issue is obvious or obvious, courts typically require expert testimony from a surveyor, or any other expert to determine if an engine failure or other damage was caused by a hidden issue.

There are some defects that are discovered after a boat is sold. They are usually regarded as manufacturing defects and are the responsibility of the manufacturer. They are often discovered after the boat has been owned and operated and could be the fault of the owner. An example is when a boat accident lawyers owner forgets to drain water from the engine, and that water freezes in the winter months and causes damage to the motor.

Insurance

In a state like New York with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and numerous lakes boats and other water recreational activities are commonplace among residents. Like any other recreational activity there are risks and responsibilities that are involved.

Injured people are able to file a personal injury claim or wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages. Damages may include medical costs, loss of income, property losses as well as pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, permanent disability, disfigurement, and other expenses. In cases of gross negligence, the victims may also pursue punitive damages.

Insurance companies can be difficult to work with in a case involving boats particularly when their primary goal is to pay the lowest amount they can. Set the bar higher by hiring an NYC boating injury attorney who will work with insurance companies to ensure all parties involved are accountable for their actions.

An experienced attorney will go over all evidence available including police reports as well as medical records. They will also look into witness testimony. They will then engage in discussions with the party at fault and their insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement. If they are unable to reach a settlement, our attorneys will prepare for trial. We are adept at presenting evidence to support your claim and obtaining the maximum financial award.