Florida Boating Accident Lawyers

Boating accidents are often overlooked. While many boaters, such as anglers, use large watercrafts as tools for their professions, others use their boats for recreational purposes. Sadly, many boaters who use their watercrafts for joyriding pay less attention to other individuals sharing bodies of water. Boating can become extremely dangerous if boaters don’t practice safe operating habits. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety in 2014, there were 4,064 recreational boating accidents that occurred. Of this total, 610 individuals suffered fatal injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured in a boating accident and you believe another individual should be held responsible for the damages that occured, you should contact Todd Miner Law^®️ boating accident attorneys.

We can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and be on the path to getting the compensation you deserve. 

What Are Common Injuries Resulting From Boating Accidents?

Boats are large watercraft vehicles designed with minimal protection for passengers – who can become seriously injured in a collision. Below is a list of common injuries that occur due to boating accidents:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Severe bruising
• Drowning
• Concussions
• Internal injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Paralysis

How Do Boating Accidents Occur?

Like motor vehicle accidents, boating collisions can occur for a number of reasons. Fortunately, most boating accidents are and can be completely avoidable. The most common causes of boating accidents include the following:

• Impaired Boaters:

Many boaters enjoy consuming alcoholic beverages before or while driving a watercraft. Not only is boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs against the law, but it is an extremely dangerous practice that can leave passengers at risk for serious injury.

• Boaters Who Lack Experience:

A boat’s maneuverability is far different from that of a motor vehicle. For this reason, an inexperienced boater can jeopardize the safety of passengers aboard the boat and passengers of other boats.

• Distracted Boaters:

A boater can become cognitively, visually and physically distracted – just like the driver of a car can become unfocused in various ways. Boaters who talk on their cell phones, text, eat or participate in any other distracting activities, jeopardize the safety of passengers.

Compassionate Representation for Boating Accident Victims in Orlando

At Todd Miner Law^®️, our Orlando boating accident lawyers are dedicated to representing those who have been harmed by negligent, reckless or distracted boaters. When you work with our team, we will do everything in our power to protect your rights by fighting for you from start to finish. We know and understand many types of injuries can significantly alter a person’s quality of life. That is why we are here. We will take the time to understand your case and help you pursue the compensation you need and deserve.

Let our Orlando personal injury lawyers handle the complicated legal matters so you can focus on the road to recovery. Todd Miner Law^®️ is backed by over two decades of experience!