Category Archives: Jetski Accidents
Liability of Jet Ski Rental Companies for Accidents
Jet skis are a popular choice for water enthusiasts seeking thrills and adventure on Florida’s waterways. However, the excitement of jet skiing can quickly turn into tragedy if an accident occurs. Jet ski accidents often result in significant injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and even fatalities. When such incidents occur, questions of liability arise,… Read More »
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN A JETSKI ACCIDENT CASE IN FLORIDA?
The statute of limitations for a JetSki accident case in Florida has recently changed for some JetSki injury cases. A JetSki is also known as a personal water craft under Florida law, or “PWC” and there are several manufacturers of PWCs. The statute of limitations for a JetSki or PWC accident injury case depends… Read More »
Common Injuries in Jet Ski Accidents
Jet skiing is a great way to enjoy Florida’s waterways. Unfortunately, jet skiing can also result in very serious accidents that result in severe injuries. Jet skiers have very little protection when they are on the water. With little more than a life vest, jet skiers are very vulnerable. Below, our Florida jet ski… Read More »
THE PROBLEM WITH JETSKI COLLISIONS
Beyond the obvious physical and emotional pain of a JetSki collision is what comes next. What comes next is the insurer for the owner of the offending Jetski seeking to limit the recovery of the injured person or the family of a deceased person to the worth of the crashed JetSki. It sounds impossible…. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
CAN YOU RIDE A JETSKI AT NIGHT IN FLORIDA
No. In fact, Florida Statute §327.39 states that a personal watercraft (also commonly known as a Jetski or “PWC”) can only be operated in Florida 30 minutes before sunrise and then only until 30 minutes after sunset. This will be true regardless of whether you are riding a PWC in the Atlantic, in the… Read More »
The Minimum Age to Operate a Jetski in Florida Is 14 and Other Rules
The minimum age to operate a Jetski (a/k/a personal water craft or PWC) is 14. This is found in Florida Statute 327.39. Some other rules are that the driver of the PWC must wear a life vest while operating the PWC. The driver must also employ a lanyard type engine cutoff switch. (Commonly referred… Read More »
Limitation of Liability and Why It Is Important
We Represent People Injured in Boat Crashes and JetSki Collisions in Florida. Many visitors come to Florida, are hurt on a vessel, and then return to their out-of-State home. Here is something significant to note about such cases. Insurance companies frequently resort to a Limitation of Liability action against injured persons. This is a… Read More »