Tampa Boating Accident Attorney
The Distasio Law Firm is a Tampa based boating accident law firm that is dedicated to helping our clients achieve the results they desire. Our Tampa boating accident law firm is accessible, communicative, and most importantly, extremely experienced in Florida personal injury and boating accident law. If you have been injured in a boating accident, do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable legal team today!
Boating Accident Overview
In Florida, boating is a favorite hobby of many residents. Every year, countless people decide to venture out into the ocean on boats, sail boats, yachts, speed boats, motor boats, cruisers, and jet skis. When people are boating, they must adhere to admiral and maritime laws that are somewhat similar to the laws a person would obey while driving. These laws exist to protect the safety and well-being of both boat operators and passengers.
While operating a boat, people must adhere to these laws, or they can face criminal prosecution. Additionally, if people fail to obey maritime laws, and they cause a boat accident, they may be considered liable for any injuries or property damage other parties sustain. Boat operators who do not follow the law are regarded as negligent and may be susceptible to legal action.
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Boating Accidents & Personal Injury Law
In the state of Florida, a person must have sustained serious physical injuries, received medical treatment, and have incurred substantial medical expenses before he/she can file a personal injury lawsuit. Additionally, a person must be able to prove that his/her injuries resulted from third party negligence. According to the law, negligence is a person’s failure to act the way a normal person would act in any given situation. Negligence is also the failure to exercise the amount of caution any other person would exercise in a similar situation.
If a person is able to prove that he/she was injured while involved in a boating accident, and that the accident and injuries resulted from another person’s negligence, he/she may be able to collect monetary damages for his/her: medical expenses, injuries, property damage, lost earning potential, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
For more information about boating accident injuries and your rights, contact the Distasio Law Firm today! |