Jacksonville Deadly Boating Accident Lawyers

There is no other state with more boaters than Florida. Between the inland waters, coastal and offshore opportunities and the popularity of boating there are nearly one million registered vessels in Florida. Unfortunately, Florida also has the highest number of boating-related fatalities. In 2010 there were 668 boating accidents that resulted in 79 boating-related fatalities.

While boating is popular, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reports that boating education is not. In its latest report on 2010 boating statistics, FWC reports that 66% of operators had no formal boater education. Other statistics:

• 27% of fatal accidents resulted from falls overboard
• 39% of the fatalities listed as drowning occurred in vessels less than 18 feet
• 62% of the accidents led to a drowning death
• The deadliest month on the water was May with 13 fatalities
• 22% of the fatalities were related to alcohol or drug use
• 89% of the boating fatalities were male

So many of these accidents were entirely preventable on the part of the individual, however, a wrongful death is defined as the result of the negligence or misconduct on the part of someone else or a corporate entity.

In the case of boating-related fatalities, there are many instances where a boat operator may have been negligent by failing to adequately train someone leasing his boat. A personal watercraft operator may have failed to train users in safe Jet Ski operation. Two recreational boats may collide at sea with one the at-fault party. A catastrophic injury or wrongful death can occur on a cruise ship or tour boat. Crew members, commercial fishermen and oil rig workers can all be the victims of the negligence of another.

Florida maritime and admiralty law is a highly specialized area. Our boating accident wrongful death attorneys understand the Jones Act and cruise ship claims that may be due to the negligence or recklessness of another. Farah and Farah has the experiences with recreational boating claims and the resources needed to help victims achieve a fair financial recovery.

There may be a limited time within which to bring your action. Farah and Farah's Jacksonville boating accident wrongful death lawyers will be assigned to your case immediately to advise you of your options and aggressively pursue your claim for compensation.