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 With over 14 million boats and watercrafts currently registered in the country, the incident rate of cruise ship and boating injury is constantly increasing. In fact, each year thousands of people are killed or injured due to boating and cruise ship accidents. The most common types of watercraft to be involved in a boating accident include powerboats, cruisers, jet skis, and even sailboats. Collisions are the most frequent cause of boating injuries, mainly due to operator negligence, speeding, or carelessness. Not surprisingly, alcohol is a contributing factor to a large percentage of boating accident fatalities. Other types of boating accidents include falling overboard, capsizing, sinking, and mechanical failures. Moreover, the most common types of cruise ship injuries include slip and falls, food poisoning, fires, medical malpractice, and sexual assault to name a few.
Whenever an accident occurs on a boat or cruise ship, there are complex legal issues at hand. In certain cases, particularly with ocean-going and commercial vessels, federal maritime law applies. In other standard negligence and damages cases, Florida statutes are applicable. Regardless of the type of incident, our experienced cruise ship and boating injury lawyers will evaluate your claim and sort through the complexities. If you or someone you love has been injured in a cruise ship or boating accident, please consult with one of our qualified injury lawyers as soon as possible. Also note that any delays may result in negative consequences with your case. At the Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, our attorneys regularly handle these types of cases and will protect your legal rights in order to get you the compensation you deserve.
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