Jacksonville Boating Accident Attorney

Florida Accident & Injury Lawyer

An attorney can offer valuable legal advice and representation to a person who has been involved in a boating accident of any kind. Not only can an attorney determine what a boating accident victim’s claim is worth, but an attorney can seek that claim amount through the insurance company or in civil court – whatever is necessary to successfully resolve a boating accident case.

Inexperience, drunk driving and recklessness can all lead to a boating accident. Florida sees its fair share of boating accidents because of its extensive coastline, where perfect spots to go fishing, engage in water sports, go sailing, or simply relax on the water are rife. The number of inexperienced boaters and boaters who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs can make recreational boating a more dangerous activity. Most boating accidents occur as collisions, either with an unmoving object (such as a dock or pier) or another watercraft.

Ellerin Hutchinson handles boating accident claims for injury victims throughout Northeast Florida, including Nassau, Baker, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns and Alachua Counties. Contact a Jacksonville Boating Accident Lawyer at Ellerin Hutchinson for a free case evaluation – to see how a skilled lawyer can help.

Liability in Boat Accident Claims

A boat owner has an obligation to ensure the safety of their passengers. When a person is injured on a boat, such as from a slip and fall, the boat owner may be able to be held responsible. Their insurance company would typically cover that type of injury. This extends to collisions or accidents involving stationary objects, another boat or watercraft, swimmers, and divers.

A Jacksonville Boating Accident Lawyer from Ellerin Hutchinson can work to prove the liability of the other party in a boating accident, helping the victim obtain compensation for their injuries. By carefully reviewing and analyzing all aspects of the boat accident, injuries and other facts of the claim, your attorney will work to discover and present all information which will prove the liability of the responsible party, enabling the victim to recover maximum compensation.

Contact a Jacksonville Boating Accident Attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today!