Boating Accidents

Federal, state, and multi-national maritime laws each have their own rules and processes for seeking due compensation for injuries stemming from boating accidents. As such, efforts to secure the money you are owed can a difficult and complicated process.

At the Law Firm of Ryan J Adams, our representation includes the necessary experience to handling these complex claims. We have helped clients who were in injured in boating accidents recover compensation for their losses, this includes medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We understand the ins and outs of the boating laws specific to your case as well as the small details that can make or break it.

Boating accidents are one of our firm’s many practice areas, and our experience may be able to help you. If you have been injured in a boating accident, please fill out our case review form today.

How Our Experienced Staff Can Help You

Our firm represents clients in a variety of both, personal injury and maritime claims, and will the experience we've gained to determine the laws, statutes, theories, and jurisdictions which govern your case. With our principal office located in the heart of South Florida, we have the necessary understanding of these laws to help you to prevail in your claim.

Through our determination of the aforementioned, we will work feverishly to establish who can ultimately be held liable for your losses. Failing to file your claim within Florida’s statute of limitations(time limit) for personal injuries may leave you unable to recover compensation for your injuries. It is important to contact a boating accident attorney as soon as possible following your experience.

Boating Accident Cases Handled by Our Firm

Determining whether or not a party's negligence may be the primary cause for your claim, may be the most important aspect of your decision to hire our firm. Negligence is often found on the part of a watercraft operator where:

• The boat struck a big wave or wake traveling at an excessive speed

• The decision was made to continue navigating in heavy, dangerous weather

• Laws governing the manner in which a boat was operated were either, unknown or knowingly unfollowed

• Necessary safety equipment was not kept in the appropriate manner, if at all, aboard the watercraft

• Decisions made aboard the vessel allowed for it's collision with another boat

• The watercraft was subject to overcrowding the vessel

• A passenger aboard the boat came into contact with the dangerous propellers

• The operator was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the accident