New York Boat Accident Law

A New York boating accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining compensation for your suffering and pain as well as loss of enjoyment from living, scarring, medical bills and future medical expenses. You can also receive compensation for the death of a loved one.

The basis for determining fault is the proximate causes principle, which includes the possibility of a injury or loss. An experienced attorney will look into facts and identify possible responsible parties.

Ferry Boat Accidents

Ferry boats carry people between locations across rivers, lakes and other waterways. These commercial vessels must conform to the Coast Guard's rules and regulations whenever they travel on navigable waterway. This includes checking their equipment for mechanical issues regularly and ensuring there adequate personal flotation devices available to safeguard all passengers in case of a serious accident. A ferry boat's captain is also accountable for steering the vessel in a safe manner. If the captain is found to be reckless or negligent behavior and is found to be negligent, it could be grounds for a lawsuit against him or her.

Numerous factors can cause injuries to crew members and passengers on a ferry. Slip and fall accidents may occur on the steps leading onto or off the ferry, or on other surfaces inside the Shakopee Boat Accident Lawsuit. These accidents can cause broken bones, concussions or head injuries. People can also fall out of a vessel if the safety precautions are not in order or if it is shook by bad weather.

If you're injured while working on an ocean vessel you can submit a claim for worker's compensation and to sue the company for damages under the laws of admiralty and maritime. Your lawyer can identify the person responsible for your injury, and ensure that you are compensated for all the losses.

Personal Watercraft Accidents

Injuries to passengers of personal watercrafts like Jet Skis and WaveRunners can vary from minor bruises and cuts to severe injuries that result in traumatic brain injury or death. Direct collision with another vessel, or with a fixed object, is the most common cause of serious injuries.

PWC collisions with other personal watercrafts or speeding boats are frequent. Inexperienced operators are often unable to gauge their speed or distances, resulting in head-on collisions, which can cause a variety of injuries like back and neck pain, brain injury from trauma and spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even death.

Intoxicated or reckless drivers speed up and steer their personal watercrafts carelessly. Some of these accidents can be caused by defective products. For example, some personal watercrafts come with pump-jet engines that are able to draw water up and blow it out at high levels.

Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible If you or someone you care about has been injured in a drowning accident. You can establish liability and prove it by taking pictures of your bruises or wounds, jotting down crucial details about the incident, and obtaining names of witnesses. It is also essential to seek medical attention right away, as some injuries, such as trauma to erator negligence, such as when they speed or operate their vessel beyond their experience level. Other causes are out of the control of the boater like debris in the water or weather conditions.

Depending on where your accident took place, federal maritime law or state tort laws could apply. In order to be considered a federal maritime law, your case must have a "nexus" to maritime traditional activities or have a potential disruptive impact on the maritime trade. Accidents involving recreational vessels do not meet this criteria. Your case could fall under the state law.

In the event of a boating accident it's crucial to speak with an experienced lawyer right away after the incident. A lawyer can assist you determine if there was any laws broken and pursue compensation for the damages. If you've been injured in a boating accident, Joye Law Firm is able to protect your rights and vigorously pursue the compensation you're due. Contact us today to start. The initial consultation is free of charge. We do not get paid until you pay us. We also offer flexible scheduling to your convenience. Located in New York City, we represent clients across the United States. For your convenience we have offices in Albany, Buffalo, and Poughkeepsie.