Boat Accident Attorneys

If you've been injured as a result of an accident on the water and it wasn't your fault, you could be entitled a substantial compensation. These costs could include medical bills, physical therapies and income loss because of your inability to work.

Some victims might also be eligible for punitive damages when the defendant's conduct was inexplicably reckless. These awards are designed to punish the defendant for their actions and to discourage future offenses.

Personal Injury

Boating accidents can cause serious injuries but many are avoidable. Boat accidents are often caused by untrained and inexperienced boaters, in addition to other reckless choices such as driving under the effects of alcohol, carrying too many passengers, or reckless behavior. The severity of the injuries vary from minor bruises to paralysis resulting from the brain or spinal cord.

Victims who are injured in a boating incident can be compensated for medical expenses and lost earnings or work while they recover. They can also recover the expenses of long-term care for injuries that are permanent. Unfortunately the process of estimating the value of an injury claim isn't an easy task, and insurance companies frequently try to offer less than what victims deserve. An experienced attorney can help to get the highest settlement possible.

A New York City boat accident lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident to ensure all relevant evidence is collected. This includes collecting important documents, such as police reports and witness statements, vessel maintenance logs, chemical tests and photographs of the scene of the accident as well as the property damage. Other vital information can be gathered from medical records, which include detailed reports of the injuries suffered, the expenses incurred, as well as estimates of future costs. The lawyer can then negotiate a fair settlement with the at-fault person or insurance company.

Maritime Workers' Compensation

Maritime workers working on workboats as well as other vessels, including supply ships, are subject to hazardous conditions throughout their work. In addition to being injured by falling equipment or cargo and equipment, they also are at risk of being involved in boat accidents that result from the negligence or reckless behavior of other people onboard the vessel.

Seamen are entitled to certain rights under the Jones Act and other federal laws designed to protect them from employer negligence. If they are injured in these incidents, they are entitled to full compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). The damages may include medical expenses as well as lost wages, the cost of living during the recovery process as well as pain and suffering and other monetary benefits.

Many times, seamen who are injured on a supply ship tugboat, dredger, barge, oil tanker, or cruise or sightseeing boat require more than workers' compensation to pay for their expenses. A New York boat accident attorney can identify third-party claims that the seaman could be eligible for like claims of a lack of seaworthiness or an employer's failure maintain an appropriate vessel.

Youle for them. Some are discovered after the boat has been owned and operated, and may be the owner's fault. An example is the case of a boat owner who forgets to empty water out of the engine, and the water freezes during winter, causing damage to the motor.

Insurance

In a state like New York with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and numerous lakes such as boating, water sports and similar recreation activities are common among residents. As with all recreational activities there are risks and liabilities involved.

In the event of boating accidents the injured can file a personal injury or wrongful death claim for compensation to pay for their damages. Medical expenses and lost income, as well as property losses, as well as suffering and pain are all damages. In the event of gross negligence, victims can also seek punitive damages.

Insurance companies aren't always easy to work with in a boating dispute particularly when their primary goal is to settle as little as possible. Level the playing field by hiring an NYC boating injury attorney who will collaborate with insurers to ensure all parties involved are accountable for their actions.

A seasoned attorney will look over all evidence available, including police reports and medical records. They will also look into witness testimony. They will then engage in negotiations with the person at fault and their insurance company to obtain an acceptable settlement. If they are unable to agree on a settlement the attorneys of our firm will prepare for trial. We are experts at presenting evidence in support of your claim and securing maximum amount of financial compensation.