New York Boat Accident Law

A New York boat accident lawyer will help you get compensation for your mental and physical discomfort, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring, medical bills, future medical expenses, and lost wages. Also, you can seek compensation for the loss of a loved-one.

Fault may be determined using principles of proximate causality, including the likelihood of injury or loss. An experienced lawyer will examine the facts and identify possible liable parties.

Ferry Boat Accidents

Ferry boats ferry people across lakes, rivers and other waterways. These commercial vessels must adhere to the nation's Coast Guard's rules and regulations whenever they travel on a navigable waterway. This includes checking their equipment for mechanical problems regularly and ensuring that there are enough personal flotation devices available to ensure the safety of all passengers in case of a serious accident. The captain of a ferryboat is also responsible for safely controlling the vessel. If the captain engages in reckless or negligent behavior this could lead to a lawsuit.

Many things can cause injuries to crew members and passengers on a ferry. Accidents caused by slips and falls could happen on the steps leading to and off of a ferry as well as other surfaces aboard the boat. These accidents could result in fractured bones, concussions, or head injuries. People can also fall out of a vessel if the safety precautions are not in order or if it is shaken by bad weather.

If you're injured while on a ferry, then you could sue the company to recover Admiralty and maritime law violations as well as workers compensation. Your lawyer will identify the person responsible for the injury and ensure that you get compensation for all your losses.

Personal Watercraft Accidents

Injury to passengers of personal waterscrafts such as Jet Skis and WaveRunners may be minor or even severe injuries that result in brain injuries that are traumatic. The most serious injuries occur by direct collision with another vessel or fixed object.

PWC collisions with other personal watercrafts or speeding boats are common. Inexperienced boaters are often incapable of assessing their speed and distances, which can lead to head-on collisions, which can cause numerous injuries, like back and neck pain, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even death.

Many personal watercraft accidents are caused by drunk or reckless operators who speed and pilot their boats carelessly. These accidents can also result from defective products since some personal watercrafts are equipped with pump-jet engines which suck up and blast out water at very high speeds.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. Taking photos of your wounds and bruises and compiling an entry in your journal that contains important details about the incident, and identifying witnesses can all help establish liability and evidence in your case. It is important to seek medical attention immediately to treat any injuries, as certain types of injuries like a head injury that is traumatic may not be visible in an X-ray scan or other diagnostic tests for a few days or even weeks after the incident.

Boating Accidents on Navigable Waterways

If a boat crash occurs on navigable waterways, it can fall under federal maritime law. This may be because the body of water involved is currently used for interstate or international commerce or due to the fact that the incident was in a region that is capable of being used for this purpose in the future.

However state tort laws may be applicable in these instances. It is important to talk to a personal injury lawyer who is familiar with this kind of case to determine which laws apply.

Regardless of whether the accident was in a private or public vessel, it is likely that someone was negligent. In many instances, it's the boat's driver. This is because boats require specific capabilities to operate safely. They are not a safe mode of transport if someone does not have the required knowledge or training.

In other cases, the negligence of a driver could be the reason. This is particularly true if the passenger acted recklessly or in a felony manner. A state agency could also be held responsible when they failed in the maintenance or operation of the waterway in which the accident occurred.

A boating accident can be devastating and can lead to serious injuries or even death. If you have been injured in an accident on the water because of the negligence of a third party, accident you should contact an experienced Buffalo boat accident lawyer right now.

Boating Accidents on Non-Navigable Waterways

In analyzing the causes of boat accidents, there are many variables both within and out of a person's control. Some boat accidents are caused by carelessness of the boat's owner, such as when they speed up or operate his vessel beyond his experience level. Other causes are beyond the boater's control like the presence of debris in the water or weather conditions.

Depending on where your accident occurred, either federal maritime law or state tort laws may apply. To be eligible under federal maritime law, it must be in "nexus" with maritime traditional activities or have a potential disruptive impact on maritime trade. collisions between recreational boats do not meet this requirement, so your case may be subject to state law.

Contacting a seasoned lawyer immediately after a boating incident is vital. A lawyer can help determine if there are any violations of law and seek compensation for damages. If you've been injured in a boating accident Joye Law firm can aggressively pursue compensation for you. Contact us today to get started. Your first consultation is for free. We don't earn a dime unless you pay us. We also provide flexible scheduling for your convenience. The office is located in New York City, we represent clients across the nation. We have offices in Albany and Buffalo.