Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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SPRING BREAK BOAT RENTAL ACCIDENTS
Every year at this time in Florida people come down from all over the U.S. to enjoy Spring Break weather, the beaches, the attractions, and also to take advantage of boat rentals and JetSki rentals. Florida makes it very easy for out-of-state residents to rent boats and JetSkis. If a person is born before… Read More »
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Can You Sue for a Slip and Fall While on a Rental Boat?
Many people think that boat injuries usually result from a boat crash, but that is not always the case. If you were hurt during a slip and fall on a rental boat, you may have the right to financial compensation. These accidents can result in years of medical care, as well as pain… Read More »
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INJURED ON A JETSKI TOUR
If you were injured on a JetSki tour you are not alone. See if any of these things happened to you which lead to your injury. Another tour member ran into you. The tour guides left you. The JetSki malfunctioned and caused a crash. A wake from a large vessel caused injury to you…. Read More »
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TRIPPING OVER A CHAIR ON CRUISE SHIP
It sounds very simple. Chairs are lined are mostly lounge chairs, the long ones that passengers can layout on them. The chairs are put in place by the workers on the cruise ship for use by the passengers. The problem is that with the track encircling the perimeter of the sun deck the cruise… Read More »
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BOATING ACCIDENT INJURY ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA
If you have been involved in a boating accident injury case, JetSki collision, or cruise ship injury accident, hire a boating accident attorney. Don’t hire a pretender. At www.888BoatLaw.com we are real boating accident attorneys. This is not our sideline. This is the legal work for injured claimants that we handle every day of… Read More »
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HOW MUCH IS MY BOAT INJURY CASE WORTH?
There are two sides to every personal injury case: 1. Liability and 2. Damages. Liability is the question of why and how the incident occurred and who was at fault for the incident. In any personal injury case it is the obligation of the claimant to prove who was responsible for the incident. Without… Read More »
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CAN I SUE FREEDOM BOAT CLUB FOR INJURIES?
Anybody can sue anyone for anything if they have right amount of money to file a lawsuit and have a road map to the courthouse. (Ancient legal proverb.) The answer is YES you can sue Freedom Boat Club if you have been hurt because of an act of negligence—which is generally defined as doing… Read More »
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Tips for Winning Your Boating Accident Case
Unfortunately, there are many ways people become hurt on boats. They may slip and fall, be thrown overboard, or in the case of cruise ships, even be the victim of an assault. Regardless of how you have been hurt, if another person’s negligence was the cause, you may be able to pursue a claim… Read More »
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How Long Do I Have To File a Boat Accident Claim in Florida?
If you have been hurt in a boating accident, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. However, you only have a limited amount of time to take legal action or you will be barred from receiving any damages at all. The time limit on personal injury claims is known as the… Read More »
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Five Signs You May Have a Jet Ski Accident Claim
Riding a jet ski can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a dangerous one. Sadly, for many riders, the dangers are not within their control. If you have been hurt in a collision or any other type of accident on the waterways, it is important to speak to a Florida jet… Read More »