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Frequently Asked Questions about Boat Accidents and Injuries
Q: What is a "boating accident"?
Q: How common are boating accident fatalities?
Q: What are the common causes of boating injuries and fatalities?
The most common causes of boating injuries and fatalities are: Capsizing, Falling Overboard and Collisions. Boating Accident LawyersA day at the lake can suddenly turn tragic. Boating accidents cause serious personal injuries and fatalities on Connecticut lakes and waterways every year. To learn about the legal aspects of boating accidents, please read the general information below and visit our boating accident practice area page.
Recognized Excellence in Your Own Back Yard For a free consultation with an attorney who is experienced in handling boat accident claims, please contact D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC today. From our offices in Watertown, Connecticut, we represent clients in various locales within the State of Connecticut. Boat Accidents and Injuries - An OverviewAccording to the United States Coast Guard in 2002, more than 12.5 million boats and personal watercraft (PWC) were registered in the United States. In particular, the use of personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis and other brands, has exploded since the '90s. Not surprisingly, the United States Coast Guard also reports that each year there are more than 8,000 boating accidents that result in more than 4,000 serious injuries and 800 deaths. If you have suffered an injury on a boat, while boating or while engaged in other water sport activities, you should consult a personal injury attorney from D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC in Watertown, Connecticut, who has experience handling such claims as soon as possible after the accident. The laws that apply to injuries that occur on and around the water are complex and there are several questions that must be analyzed in order to correctly to determine the value of a boating injury claim. For example, does state negligence law, federal maritime law or both control the claim and the amount of damages that can be recovered? Who is the responsible party? Is the cause of action against the owner for negligent operation? Did the vessel malfunction creating an actionable product liability claim against the manufacturer, as with personal watercraft? Consult with an experienced attorney. The Jones ActIf the person injured on or around a boat or water falls within the legal definition of "seaman" special protection may be available under the Jones Act. The Jones Act has special rules that protect seaman and make recovery of certain damages and benefits easier. In order to fully understand the Jones Act and its benefits, a maritime law attorney can help you understand the special terminology it uses. Maritime LawMaritime law, often called admiralty law, is a set of legal rules and practices governing the business of employment and transportation of people and goods over or near navigable waters. Before discussing the types of activities subject to maritime law and the special remedies available to people who make their living on the seas, it's important to first consult an attorney from D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC in Watertown, Connecticut, to help you understand what conditions must be met to trigger maritime law. Top 10 List: Reasons to Hire an Experienced Personal Injury AttorneyThe top 10 reasons to hire an experienced personal injury attorney from D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC in Watertown, Connecticut, if you have suffered an injury on a boat, while boating, or while engaged in other water sport activities are: 10. EXPERIENCE ASSESSING CLAIMS. Personal injury attorneys are experienced with cases like yours and can tell you at the outset whether it is worth your while to pursue legal action. If you are unlikely to prevail, you will not need to incur the time and expense of preparing for litigation. Boat Accidents and Injuries Resource Links
U.S. Coast Guard Home Page
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
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