The first step when seeking damages for marina accident injuries is proving fault or liability. In Florida, marina owners and management are legally responsible for any injury or death that occurs on their property, especially if there’s something they should have done to prevent it. That, however, doesn’t mean that their insurance carrier will be readily willing to accept liability. It takes an experienced Florida injury attorney to review the specific facts of your case, identify the liable party, and help you prove liability.
Like many others, your marina accident case will not make it to trial – it will be settled out of court. However, you may have to file a lawsuit, particularly if the involved insurance provider is denying liability or is not ready for settlement negotiation.