Boating Accidents

Florida Boating Accident Lawyers

The Gulf Coast of Florida is home to over 1,000 miles of coastline and countless inland lakes and rivers that provide ample opportunities to boat for those of us who call the Tampa Bay area home.  The pristine waters, tropical temperature and beautiful sunsets invite thousands to the water annually.  The Tampa Bay area waters have an established reputation as one of the best places in America for recreation on the water, whether the activity is fishing, diving, skiing or simply taking in the sun and cool Gulf breezes.  However, the inviting beauty of our waterways can be deceptively dangerous.   With more congestion in boating traffic, and many novice and inexperienced boaters taking to the water for the first time, the risks of injury and death have become almost epidemic.

Although boating is similar in some respects to the operation of an automobile, boaters must know and follow the many rules and Florida laws that govern this potentially dangerous activity. Those who act recklessly or negligently while operating a boat not only put themselves at risk of injury, but they also endanger their passengers and the other watercraft that surround them on the water. Irresponsible boating is a threat to all who wish to use the water, and the potential consequences of such conduct can be grave.

Many boating accidents involve collisions between two or more vessels or an injury caused by participation in a water sport, such as water skiing, tubing, or wake boarding. The causes of most of these incidents usually stem from inexperienced or inattentive operators on board the boat, or situations that involve excessive speed or alcohol.

As experienced Tampa Bay, Florida boating accident lawyers, we represent victims of boat accidents and their families when others have needlessly placed them in harm’s way. If you are in need of a boat accident lawyers, contact PERENICH The Law Firm today to speak to one of our experienced boating accident attorneys.

Our personal injury and boat accident lawyers at PERENICH The Law Firm have devoted their professional career to representing innocent victims of accidents involving boats and other personal watercraft in the waters of the Tampa Bay region. Injuries resulting from boating accidents typically include concussions, scrapes, contusions, broken bones, cuts from a propeller, and water inhalation.

Boat accident reports must be filed in incidents that result in death, missing person in circumstances that indicate death or injury, injuries that require more attention than first aid, physical damage to a vessel over $500 dollars, and the complete loss of a vessel. In cases where the accident victim is hospitalized and unable to work, our skilled team of boating accident lawyers have the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to fully investigate the cause of the accident, determine fault, and pursue a fair and just recovery for the damages of the victim.

Please see our blog post on boating safety and always stay informed on boating rules and regulations before you take to the water. Contact us, your local Tampa Bay, Florida boating accident lawyers, to schedule a free consultation.