Whether you are fishing on a local river, taking the kids out waterskiing, or just enjoying a trip around the lake, boating is a source of pleasure and relaxation for many people who live in central Florida. The last thing a boater ever thinks about when hitting the water is the need for a boat accident lawyer Dayton Beach. Unfortunately, however, boat accidents can – and do – occur. And when they do, you’ll need a good boat accident lawyer on your side.
A significant number of accidents happen when two boats collide. While this is less likely to occur when Pontooning around a lake at sunset, two boats pulling water skiers may find their drivers are less attentive to what is going on in front of them and more focused on the person they are pulling behind them. More often than not, boat collisions with other boats result in serious injuries. And sometimes, these types of collisions have fatal consequences.
There are many things that can contribute to a boat colliding with an object. For example, failing to appreciate the speed at which a boat is traveling may result in reaching a dock much sooner than expected. A lack of attention due to any number of driver distractions, including texting a friend, may also lead to an accident. Unseen objects, including rocks or tree limbs below the surface, are additional causes of collisions.
Flooding and swamping occurs when there’s a hole in the bottom of the boat, which is usually the result of coming into contact with something in the water. Boats can also flood due to poor weather conditions. When boats flood, people who are poor swimmers, intoxicated, or simply overcome by the shock of the water, can drown.
While being pulled by a boat – on tubes, skis and wakeboards – looks fun and effortless, when the line gets tangled, the boat must stop suddenly, or someone is knocked into of the water when crossing the wake, accidents can happen. Water skiing and tubing accidents injure a significant number of people each year.
Boating accident injuries vary greatly in terms of severity. The most frequent types of injuries, as documented by the United States Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division, for recreational boating accidents include:
If you or someone you love was involved in a boating accident, you need to speak with a Dayton Beach boat accident lawyer. A boating accident lawyer will pursue financial compensation on your behalf for the injuries you sustained as a result of the accident. A Florida boating accident Attorneys will also protect your right to future medical care, if needed. Contact experienced boating accident lawyers Zimmet & Zimmet today at 386-255-6400 to discuss the specifics surrounding your potential case.
Founder and Senior Member of Zimmet & Zimmet
Mr. Zimmet has practiced trial law in Central Florida since 1975 and currently represents plaintiffs in the areas of personal injury, nursing malpractice, and medical malpractice.
