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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Who Can File a Boating Accident Claim?
In Florida, boating accidents are extremely common. Florida has nearly twice as many boating accidents as any other state, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. When these crashes occur, many people become injured and many of these individuals need to file a claim for compensation. There are many people that can… Read More »
What to Do After Being Hurt in a Charter Vessel or Tour Boat Accident
When you schedule a charter or take a boat tour, your expectations are high. You expect to have a relaxing, fun, and safe day on the water. You expect to go home with fond memories and photos, and that the company will put your experience first. Sadly, this does not always happen. Charter vessel… Read More »
INJURIES ON CRUISE SHIPS
People often ask “What injuries occur on cruise ships?” 25-year maritime attorney Frank D. Butler, at (www.888BoatLaw.com), who has handled 100’s of cruise ship injury cases tells us, “Certainly, the most prevalent injury we see on cruise ships is slip and falls, and they are numerous.” “With water everywhere, different walking surfaces, guests spilling… Read More »
How to Avoid Dangerous Boaters on the Water
All boat operators have an obligation to operate their vessels safely but still, some people are safer than others. Some boaters are downright reckless and these individuals pose the most danger to boaters. Fortunately, there are things you can do to avoid these dangerous boaters. Below, our Florida boat crash lawyer outlines what these… Read More »
WHAT IS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SUIT AND WHAT HAS TO BE DONE?
Attorneys and non-attorneys if a Limitation Of Liability Action (LOLA”) has been filed against you—or if you are an attorney and a LOLA has been filed against your client–then you need to act quickly. First, ask yourself, do I know anything about maritime law? If the answer to that question is: NO, then you… Read More »