Tampa Bay Watercraft Accident Attorney:: Common Causes
of Jet Ski Accidents in Clearwater Beach and Treasure Island
We represent clients who have suffered as a result
of jet ski accidents, and help them pursue the compensation they deserve.
Not exact matches
Jet Skis and WaveRunners are prone to
accidents because
of the high speeds they can reach on the water.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an
accident with a speed boat or any other type
of watercraft or while
jet skiing, tubing, water
skiing or partaking in any other recreational activity, it is vital to speak with a boating
accident attorney.
Injuries sustained during
jet ski accidents can be far more severe than those suffered in larger boating
accidents, given the exposed nature
of the rider.
Boat
Accidents — Our firm is experienced in handling boat accidents; jet ski accidents; fishing or charter boat accidents and all other types of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental
Accidents — Our firm is experienced in handling boat
accidents; jet ski accidents; fishing or charter boat accidents and all other types of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental
accidents;
jet ski accidents; fishing or charter boat accidents and all other types of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental
accidents; fishing or charter boat
accidents and all other types of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental
accidents and all other types
of accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental
accidents or injuries on or near the water including accidental drowning.
Boat
accidents cover a broad range
of incidents, from
jet ski accidents to swimmers injured by a boat to a slip and fall
accident while on a boat.
Many
of these
accidents result from a boater's failure to heed nautical safety laws and the «rules
of the road» when it comes to navigating a
jet ski or another private watercraft.
While some
jet ski accidents are simply
accidents that could not have been foreseen, other
accidents could have been prevented if not for the actions
of a negligent party.
Propeller
accidents and collisions are the most common causes
of injuries, because watercraft like
jet skis can not be steered once the throttle is released, resulting in collisions for inexperienced drivers.
Personal watercraft like
jet skis only account for 13 %
of all registered vessels but are involved in almost 25 %
of the boating
accidents reported throughout the state.
If you were injured from an
accident resulting from pleasure boating,
jet skiing, injured while swimming or fishing due to negligence
of a boater or any other water activity, contact Van Dyke Law Office for a free consultation.
You may also request that an out
of town appointment or an in - home or hospital consultation be arranged at no charge to you with: • Car and motorcycle
accidents lawyers • Life or disability Insurance lawyers • Slip and fall lawyers • Personal Injury lawyers • Sporting
accident lawyers • Airplane crash lawyers • Boating and
jet ski accident lawyers • ATV or dirt bike
accident lawyers • Snow mobile
accident lawyers • Injury Lawyers • Faulty products and Products Liability lawyers • No - fault car insurance claims and
accident benefit lawyers • Dog bite lawyers • Assaults, including sexual assault lawyers
Having an
accident at that speed is neither good for you or the
jet ski and the result many times is hundreds or thousands
of dollars spent to get you and your
jet ski back to tip top condition.
Jet Skis and WaveRunners are prone to
accidents because
of the high speeds they can reach on the water.
The Coast Guard reports that
Jet Skis make up only 10 %
of all boats, but are involved in 30 %
of all boating
accidents.