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Boat Accident


Unfortunately, each year, many boat operators, boat passengers, and jet ski enthusiasts are injured or even killed due to the negligence of others.

In these difficult times, you should consider your options in your search for a boating accident lawyer Sarasota Florida boaters can count on to fight for their rights, a boating accident lawyer Venice Florida accident victims can turn to in their time of need, or a boating accident lawyer North Port Florida families can trust to put their needs first.  Think about your case, your family's needs, and questions you want answered, then contact the Harris Law Firm PA for a free consultation.

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There are many different causes of these tragic boat accidents, ranging from operator error to dangerous and defective conditions of the boat, jet ski, boat, watercraft, or their components or accessories, or the failure of either the boat operator or boat manufacturer to comply with federal (e.g. Coast Guard) and State (e.g. Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife) regulations that apply to manufacture and operation of jet skis, boats, and watercraft in Florida.

Why Boating Accidents Occur
Some Examples

A boat accident, jet ski accident, and watercraft injury may result from different causes. Here are some examples of what cause boating accident, jet ski accident, and watercraft accident:

  • Operator error 
  • operator negligence 
  • an inexperienced operator that leads to poor judgment, navigation decisions 
  • collision with other boats or watercraft 
  • an overloaded boat causing causes the boat to capsize or sink 
  • defective boat engine 
  • poorly maintained boat engine, leading to fire 
  • failure to comply with boating safety regulations 
  • boating operator who has consumed alcohol, drug, or medication such that his/her normal 
  • faculties are impaired 
    • drunk boater 
    • boating under the influence (BUI) 
  • boat electrical system fails 
  • boat hull is defective 
  • boat failed to have life vests for passengers

Whether you are searching for a boat accident lawyer Sarasota Florida boaters can count on to fight for their rights, a boat accident lawyer Venice Florida accident victims can turn to in their time of need, or a boat accident lawyer North Port Florida families can trust to put their needs first, contact the Harris Law Firm PA for a free consultation.

Maritime Law

A Sarasota boat accident  or Venice boat accident which leads to personal injury or death is governed by complex federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Notably, personal injury or death which occur on navigable waterways (rivers, estuaries, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, and even lakes) are governed in court by federal maritime law.

While often these cases may be pursued and filed in Florida Circuit Court, federal maritime law often applies. Some of these laws -- including the amount of money damages available and other remedies -- are hundreds of years old. It is important that you hire a lawyer who has experience in maritime cases, as they can be complex and are not ordinary personal injury matters.

Boat Accident Lawyer Sarasota

If you have been seriously injured in a boat accident, jet ski accident, watercraft accident, or other maritime injury in Venice, North Port, Englewood, or other Sarasota County communities, then you may need compensation to make up for your physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills (past and future), wage loss (past and future), or rehabilitation costs.

If you are eligible for our representation, and you are searching for a boat accident attorney Sarasota Florida boaters can count on to fight for their rights, a boat accident attorney Venice Florida accident victims can turn to in their time of need, or a boat accident attorney North Port Florida families can trust to put their needs first, contact the Harris Law Firm PA for a free consultation.

 then know we will dedicate our professional efforts to resolve your claim quickly and justly.

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