Boat Slip and Fall Lawyers

Slip and fall accidents are, by far, among the most common types of personal injury accidents. These accidents can occur anywhere, including on boats. There are over 11 million registered recreational boats in the U.S., with California having over 1 million of them. Although you might not own a boat, you might know someone who does own a boat. In addition, rental boats are also widely available. The point is that it can be very simple to access a boat – especially when the weather is perfect for being out in the ocean.

Were you or a loved one injured in a slip and fall accident on a boat? Did the boat slip and fall accident occur on a party boat or on a rental boat? If so, you might have many questions about the legal options available to you. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit after a slip and fall accident on a party boat or a rental boat, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately.

Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to handle your boat accident claim. Whether you suffered a boat slip and fall or any other type of personal injury accident on board a boat, you can trust that our lawyers can provide you with the guidance that you need to file an injury lawsuit and fight for your right to a fair compensation. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts at our law firm, contact use today.

Some of the Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents on Boats

Slip and fall accidents can happen any time that there are slip hazards present. Party boats (including yachts) and other rental boats can have a number of hazards that could lead to slip and fall accidents. These can include the following:

• Flooring that becomes slippery when wet (passengers are likely to have wet feet)
• Leaks or spills in the restrooms or throughout the floor in the lower and upper levels
• Slippery materials used for showers or lowered deck for access to water

In addition to these slip hazards, other hazards that can increase the risk of slip and falls, and other boat accidents, can include intoxication, the consumption of drugs or alcohol, etc.

Regardless of the cause of your slip and fall boating accident, many injuries are possible.
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Injuries Caused by Boat Slip and Fall Accidents

In 2020 alone, the U.S. Coast Guard reported over 5,200 accidents. These accidents resulted in over 3,100 injuries and over 760 fatalities. Without a doubt, boat accidents can be very dangerous. Slip and fall accidents, although they might not seem as severe, could potentially lead to extensive injuries. These injuries could include the following:

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injures
• Knee injuries
• Fractures
• Muscle, nerve, and ligament injuries
• Lacerations
• Strains and sprains
• Scrapes and bruises

Slip and fall accidents can, unfortunately, lead to additional incidents. For instance, a slip and fall can potentially cause someone to fall overboard, which results in a drowning risk. No matter the specific harm that you or a loved one suffered in a boat slip and fall accident, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible, as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit.

Can I Sue for a Boat Slip and Fall Accident?

Yes – you could have grounds to file a lawsuit after you were injured in a boat slip and fall accident. Who could you sue? Of course, you could have the right to sue the boat owner that is operating the boat. What if the accident occurred on a rental boat? Typically, rental companies make renters sign a liability waiver in which they accept full responsibility for any incident that occurs on the boat during the rental period. This means that the renter would be fully responsible for any incident. Because of this, it is a good idea for renters to purchase insurance that covers rental boats. For more information about your right to sue, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.

Compensation for Boat Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuits

If you were injured in a boat slip and fall accident, you could definitely have grounds to file a lawsuit and recover compensation. What could you recover? Based on the details surrounding your lawsuit, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

Here at our law firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to successfully file your lawsuit and fight for your right to the highest compensation available. You can trust that our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for your claim. Our lawyers will not rest until you recover the payout that you are owed.

How Long I Have to Sue after a Boat Slip and Fall Accident?

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their lawsuits. Failing to file their lawsuits on time could lead to losing the right to file a lawsuit entirely. In the state of California, personal injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which gives claimants only two years to file a lawsuit. However, accidents that happen in the ocean are subject to federal maritime law – which states that claimants are subject to a three-year statute of limitations.

If you are unsure of the time that you have to file your boat slip and fall accident, do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today

Here at our law firm, our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file a lawsuit after a slip and fall accident on a rental boat – whether it’s a regular boat or a party boat. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are fully committed to getting our clients the highest recovery available for their accident claims. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

We are dedicated to remaining accessible to all those looking for legal help after being injured in a boat slip and fall accident. We offer free legal services to all those looking to speak with a lawyer. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our boat accident lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. You can trust that our lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need to either start your boat slip and fall claim or continue it after starting it elsewhere. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us as soon as you are able to do so. We are ready to help you.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never have to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services, so you will not have to worry about paying anything to speak with our lawyers. We also work on contingency, so you will not be required to cover legal costs until after winning your claim. If you do not win, you will simply not be responsible for paying anything.