Boating Accident Lawyers

Orlando, Florida

Boating is a part of life for many people in Florida. Unfortunately, with so many people taking their boats out, boat accidents are bound to happen.

Boat accidents occur for many of the same reasons auto accidents occur, including:

• Careless or reckless driving
• Aggressive driving
• Inexperienced drivers
• Operating watercraft while under the influence
• No lookout
• Poor weather conditions
• Negligence

In addition, boat accidents occur because boating rules and regulations are not enforced or respected to the same extent as motor vehicle traffic laws. People who have failed to complete a boating safety or water safety course also cause boat accidents.

Unlike cars, boats do not require any sort of licensure prior to being operated. Unfortunately, this means that some inexperienced and irresponsible individuals are allowed to operate boats. These people often cause boating accidents.

Boating accidents frequently have much different consequences than auto accidents. Since they occur on water, some of the consequences of boat accidents include:

• Sinking
• Drowning
• Exploding
• Flooding
• Capsizing
• Disappearing
• Fire

Admiralty and Maritime rules and laws govern boat accidents. These can be confusing, and may make it difficult to establish the cause and determine who is at fault for the accident.

If you or a family member has been involved in a boat accident in Orlando, or anywhere else in Florida, please contact one of the experienced boat accident attorneys from Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. Our Florida boat accident lawyers will evaluate your claim for free and fight to get you the compensation you deserve.