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Boating Accident Lawyers
West Palm Beach Boat Accident Laywers
Florida is home to numerous water sport activities. From boating and jet skiing to wakeboarding and water-skiing, people travel to Florida to participate in water sport activities year around. Unfortunately, boating accidents are not uncommon in Florida, and are the source of hundreds of serious injuries and wrongful deaths every year.
If you or a loved one has been severely injured or killed in a Florida boat accident, it is important to know that you may be entitled to seek and recover compensation for your losses. From property damage to medical bills and lost wages the financial damages, alone, can be overwhelming. Add in physical pain, emotional suffering, permanent disabilities, and other damages, and the losses can seem unbearable.
To find out whether you qualify to seek compensation for your damages, please contact the highly skilled West Palm Beach boating accident attorneys at Smith & Vanture, LLP today. Our lawyers have years of experience representing injured victims and their families. We know the boating laws in Florida and can help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
Leading Causes of Boat Accidents
Boat accidents can be caused by a number of factors. Some of the most common causes include:
- Alcohol use
- Reckless operation
- Driving at excessive speeds
- Driver distraction
- Inexperience, lack of training
- Dangerous waters
If your boat accident was caused by someone’s negligence and/or recklessness, we will fight aggressively to hold them accountable for their actions.
Statute of Limitations for Boating Injuries
If you’ve been affected by a Florida boating accident, it is important to contact Smith & Vanture, LLP as soon as possible. There are time limitations on boat accident claims that are strictly enforced by the courts. Lawsuits involving injuries must be filed within four years of the accident, and those involving wrongful death must be filed within two years of the accident.
It is also important to note that boat accident lawsuits can be extremely complicated and involved. It is, therefore, very important to hire an attorney who has experience in handing boat accident cases, not just personal injury. At Smith & Vanture, LLP, our attorneys have the experience and the knowledge it takes to provide victims of boat accidents with aggressive and thorough representation.
To schedule a free evaluation of your case, please contact our West Palm Beach Boating Accident Lawyers at Smith & Vanture, LLP today. Call us toll free at (800) 443-4529 or send us an email and we will respond promptly.