 Tampa Boating Accident Attorney
 With the availability of over 1,350 miles of ocean shoreline and the many rivers and waterways in Florida, people have unlimited access to enjoy various water sports. Florida waterways are enjoyed by thousands of boating and other water-sport enthusiasts.
Water sports are becoming more and more popular as new and less expensive water craft are produced. Various size boats, from canoes and sailboats to power boats, runabouts, power skis and cabin cruisers, provide recreation for water lovers.
Florida’s waterways are not only enjoyed by residents, with over 900,000 boats registered in Florida, but there are approximately 400,000 boats registered in other states using Florida’s waterways.
Unfortunately, with so many watercraft, boating accidents do occur. The United States Coast Guard reports that there are more than 8,000 boating accidents each year resulting in more than 4,000 serious injuries and 800 deaths. Collision with another boat, slip and falls on the boat, sinking and boat disappearance are the most common boating accidents. Some boating accidents are caused by a defect of the boat itself.
There are no license requirements to operate boats, and, therefore, some inexperienced and irresponsible individuals are allowed to operate boats. Most often, these are the people that cause accidents. Boating injuries usually occur because of a reckless or careless operator, boat malfunctions or an inexperienced operator.
The operator of a boat has a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care in order to prevent injuries to passengers in the boat and swimmers or others in the water or boats around them. Accidents happen because many people underestimate the dangers of boating. They occur for many of the same reasons automobile accidents occur, but they frequently have much different consequences. These consequences include sinking, drowning, capsizing, flooding, exploding, and fire.
When looking for a Pinellas County Boating Accident Attorney, you need a proven experienced personal injury lawyer. If you have been injured in a water craft accident or suffered an injury while engaged in other water sport activities, call us today for a free case evaluation. We will work with insurance companies and other parties involved ensuring that you receive prompt and appropriate compensation.
A boating injury claim is a complex legal and safety issue. It is important to have a thorough investigation and evaluation of its cause by an experienced legal team. If you have been injured in a water craft accident or are the owner of a boat on which a person was injured, call the Tampa Attorneys at Holland & Lamoureux, P.A. now at (866) 225-4907. We provide the initial consultation free of charge. If we accept your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation.
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