PALM BEACH COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY Attorneys
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We're the experienced boating accident law firm

Fun in the sun and days on the water are a way of life for South Florida residents, and it is unfortunate that tragic boating accidents happen, too. Serious injuries and even fatalities can result from unsafe or negligent boating trips.

Almost 5,500 boating accidents were reported to the United States Coast Guard in 2006, and more than 700 of those accidents included fatalities. The accidents are not limited to the average boat but also include jet skis, wave runners and other recreational vessels. And just as with our nation’s roadways, our waterways are becoming more congested, increasing the risk of a boating accident.

Unfortunately, most of these boating accidents could be prevented. When accidents occur, it is usually because the operator of the vessel was not paying attention, was acting recklessly or moving at an unsafe speed. Additionally, alcohol can play a factor in boating accidents, as can a lack of education or experience in operating the vessel. Regardless of the cause, the majority of boating accidents could have been avoided entirely so that the livelihood and lives of innocent people are not put at risk.

Our law firm has the experience to litigate boating accident cases. Our attorneys represent people who have suffered serious and catastrophic injuries in boating accidents, as well as those who have lost family members in accidents that ended in a fatality.

Slawson, Cunningham, Whalen & Gaspari personal injury and accident attorneys are familiar with the intricacies of maritime law, and this aids us in determining who is responsible. We work with maritime experts and accident recreation specialists to determine the cause of the accident, whether it was a mechanical problem (which can mean a product liability claim against the manufacturer), or operator error (which can mean negligence).

As one of the leading Palm Beach County personal injury law firms, we have significant experience handling accident cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. We know how to identify everyone who may have played a role in the occurrence, to get full justice and compensation. Our team of trial attorneys is adept at investigating and uncovering all facts including hidden information. When it comes to your case, our law firm will obtain expert witnesses and utilize the most experienced and respected medical authorities and accident reconstruction specialists.

If you have a case, we will represent you to the utmost of our ability and commit ourselves to the effort of achieving a successful resolution. We do not charge you any fees until and unless there is compensation via a settlement or verdict on your case, and we advance all costs and expenses. Our highly skilled and experienced trial attorneys have a history of helping achieve exceptional results.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, please contact us. If you were a victim of wrongdoing or negligence that contributed to the injury, we will defend your rights and stand up to the responsible party on your behalf. Our law firm serves insurance bad faith and personal injury victims in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and all of South Florida.