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Melbourne, Central Florida Boating and Jet Ski Accident Attorney
On the ocean, lakes, and waterways of sunny Central Florida, particularly during the warm summer months, recreational boating is an extremely popular activity. Unfortunately, many boaters are inexperienced at piloting speed boats, jet skis, and other personal watercraft, which puts both themselves and others on the water at greater risk of serious injury and even death.
At Charpentier Law Firm, P.A., an experienced personal injury law firm serving clients in Melbourne and across Central Florida, a boating and jet ski accident attorney can help you recover financial compensation for your injuries.
Recreational Boating Accidents
Every year, hundreds of people are seriously injured or killed in recreational boating accidents on United States waterways. In 2006 alone, there were 710 reported boating-related fatalities, according to the United States Coast Guard. Unfortunately, the thrill of piloting a speed boat or other watercraft across a patch of crystal blue ocean water is far too often shattered by a tragic, sometimes deadly boating accident.
If you or someone you know has been injured on the water in or around Melbourne, contact an experienced boating accident attorney from our established personal injury firm to schedule a free consultation and evaluation of the incident. The injured party may be entitled to recover financial damages as compensation for their injuries.
It is important to note that injuries from a boating accident can be just as serious, or even more so, than those sustained in car accidents. Most speed boats are capable of achieving speeds in excess of 45 miles per hour on the water, so when they collide with other vessels or the shore, the driver and passengers, who are without the benefit of air bags, seat belts, or other life-saving measures, can suffer significant physical injuries.
Victims of boating accidents that result from the negligence or carelessness of another party may be able to receive financial compensation from the other party for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. At our Melbourne office, an experienced boating accident attorney will evaluate your case and discuss what monetary damages you may be eligible to receive.
Jet Ski Accidents
Jet skis and similar personal watercraft have been popular with recreational boaters for decades, particularly in the plentiful ocean resort areas of Central Florida. In the event of a jet ski accident, an attorney from Charpentier Law Firm, P.A. will ensure that your legal rights are protected while fighting for the highest possible compensation.
One alarming aspect of jet ski accidents is how often alcohol plays a part in the incident. Alcohol impairs a person’s judgment, vision, and reaction times in the same way that it can affect the driver of a car on the road. For this reason, most states prohibit piloting a jet ski, boat, or other watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In Central Florida, a jet ski accident attorney from Charpentier Law Firm, P.A. can review the circumstances of your jet ski accident, determine the cause of the accident, and discuss in detail what monetary damages you may be able to recover for your injuries.
Jet ski accidents can result in significant physical injuries to the driver and any passengers, because the riders are more likely to be directly exposed to the force of impact without the benefit of air bags or other life-saving measures. For that reason, jet ski passengers are far more likely to suffer more serious injuries than passengers on a boat or other vessel.
Some parents make the mistake of letting young children pilot jet skis on their own, without a responsible adult riding along. However, jet skis and other powerful personal watercraft are most often not suitable for young children, who lack the physical strength and maturity to control such a powerful vehicle. Parents should always be careful to follow their state’s laws regarding the riding of jet skis and other personal watercraft by children.
Consult with a Melbourne Boating Accident Attorney
The law firm of Charpentier Law Firm, P.A., serving clients throughout Melbourne and Central Florida, will assign a boating or jet ski accident attorney with exceptional skill and experience to your case. To learn more about how our personal injury lawyers can help you to recover damages for your boating or jet ski accident, contact us today.
If you live in Melbourne or elsewhere in Central Florida and have been in a boating or jet ski accident, contact an attorney from Charpentier Law Firm, P.A. today.
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