| Boats, jet skis, and other vessels can be just as dangerous as cars. Serious
injuries and wrongful death are all too common in the waterways and off the
coast of Florida. Families suffering from such accidents need a lawyer
experienced in recovering damages from boating accidents.
Attorney Raymond Bodiford has spent more than 25 years helping thousands of
families recover the money they need for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost
wages, and other expenses. He offers free initial consultations to people
throughout Florida who are victims of boating accidents. If he takes your case,
he will do all work on a contingency basis, charging no attorneys fees until
recovery is made.
Types of Boating Accidents
Raymond Bodiford assists people who have suffered accidents on everything
from small boats, jet skis, and water skis to cruise ships, navy vessels, and
vessels engaged in maritime industries. Common causes of boat accidents
include:
Recreational accidents: Any recreational aquatic activity carries some
risk. But the risk can be lessened by using a few basic safety measures such as
using life jackets, staying a sufficient distance from the shore, and taking
into account water depth and obstacles, etc. Any individual or company providing
recreation should take such safety measures, or be held liable for any resulting
injuries.
Flooding and sinking: Sometimes a boat will capsize because of lack of
experience by the boaters. However, often this is a result of boats that are not
kept up to code or are defective from the outset. No matter what the situation,
our lawyers can investigate the sinking or flooding and discover the cause.
Explosions and fires: Fuel systems on boats must undergo regular
maintenance; if they do not, explosions or fires can result. Even with a
properly maintained system, a fire could be the result of a defective product.
Electrocution: Vessels that are at sea during a storm run the risk of
being hit by lightning and causing electrocution. Electrocution can also result
when power lines are in the path of a launch ramp. |
