Boating Accident Lawyer Serving St. Petersburg & Tampa

Many people in St. Petersburg and Tampa have boats and enjoy taking them out on the state's many lakes or on the ocean. While boating can be a source of great fun and enjoyment, things can become dangerous when a person gets on the water without knowing how to safely operate their boat. This can quickly lead to an accident that causes serious injuries to passengers on their boat, another boat, or in the water.

Boating accidents occur for a number of reasons, including:

• The driver doesn't know how to safely operate the boat
• The driver fails to abide by boating safety laws and signs
• The driver is driving at excessive speeds
• The driver operates the boat while intoxicated
• The boat was overloaded
• There was a defect with the boat

If you have sustained an injury or property damage in a boating accident, it's best to consult an experienced personal injury attorney about your legal rights and options.  You could be entitled to use the insurance of the boat owner, as many of today's boat insurance policies have coverage for medical benefits. If you can prove the driver of the boat acted in a negligent or reckless manner, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim for compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, mental anguish, and pain and suffering.

Cruise Ship Accident Claims

Boating accidents may also involve an injury while on a cruise. Many people enjoy cruise ships and excursions that leave the Port of Tampa every week. If you were injured on any of the popular cruise vessels, you may have rights you were unaware of, even if the injury occurred in another country. CONTACT US FOR HELP.

Experienced Boat Accident Attorneys

It is in your best interest to discuss your accident claim with an experienced St. Petersburg boat accident lawyer at our office.  In most instances there is a separate body of law that applies to accidents in the Gulf or intercostal waters. You need to seek legal advice quickly to determine if your claim is governed by Admiralty Law. If your boating accident occurred on a lake or at the docks, a separate set of laws may apply.

At the Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A, we have represented victims of boating accidents living throughout St. Petersburg and Tampa, and understand what is required to win these types of claims.  Let us help you pursue your claim, while you focus your energy on recovering from your injuries.

Interested in discussing your claim at a free consultation? Contact a boating accident attorney at the Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A. today!